Grade 9 Students' Knowldege and Practices on Waste Management at Balayan National High School: An Assessment

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This paper provides an analysis assessment of the solid waste management knowledge and practices of Grade 9 students at Balayan National High School.

METHODS

Based on reviewed literature, a questionnaire was designed on students' knowledge and practices of waste management at home and in school. It was made up of three parts. The first part consisted of 10 items, 3-point Likert scale seeking information on knowledge of waste management, the waste management practice at home component consisted of 10 questions also on a 4-point Likert scale -Very often, often, seldom, and never. Respondents were randomly selected obtaining 35 male and 35 female respondent students.

RESULTS

Findings revealed that Grade 9 students from Balayan National High School were very knowledgeable of waste problems on their school compounds, and possessed positive waste management practices in school and at home. The study showed that propensity for waste management practices does not differ by gender of students. No significant difference was observed between students' gender and their level of knowledge and practices of waste management in school and at home.

DISCUSSIONS

Students waste management practices show a positive practice. Students possessed high environmental knowledge of local environmental issues and global environmental issues. Furthermore, the students actively participate and concern about waste management by practicing waste management in school and at home constantly.