Knowledge of E-Waste Recycling Among Communities in Selangor, Malaysia

Amirah Sariyati Mohd Yahya (Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, UM, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) *

Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal

ISSN: 1819-5091

Article publication date: 15 June 2022

Issue publication date: 15 June 2022

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Abstract

The environment and human health can be jeopardized if E-waste is not properly managed. Global E-waste production continued to rise as a result of rapid technological advancement and increased purchasing power among the global population. One of the possible sustainable methods for managing E-waste is to recycle E-waste. This study aims to find out which demographic factor has the most influence on local residents' understanding of E-waste recycling in Selangor. Selangor is one of Peninsular Malaysia's wealthiest states, with a wide range of ethnic and racial backgrounds among its residents. In 2019, 779 people took part in a survey to learn more about local residents' understanding of E-waste recycling and the social and demographic factors influencing that understanding. Three characteristics of a person's background stand out: their educational attainment, the nature of their job, and the amount of money they make. The p-value for each of these variables was less than.05. Respondents with the following social backgrounds have the best understanding of E-waste recycling: higher education, employment in the private sector, and a monthly income between RM1,501 and RM3,000. The government and other stakeholders, such as non-profits and the private sector, should take more comprehensive and coordinated actions to ensure that the public is informed about E-waste recycling.

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Yahya, A.S.M., Hamzah, T.A.A.T. and Shafie, A. (2022), "Knowledge of E-Waste Recycling Among Communities in Selangor, Malaysia", Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 22 No. 1, pp. 5-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/SEAMJ-01-2022-B1002

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*Corresponding Author: Amirah Sariyati Mohd Yahya. Email:

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