Determining factors affecting intention of food waste recycling in Malaysia
List of Authors
  • Noorazlin Ramli , Siti Aisyah Mohd Sharif

Keyword
  • Food Waste, Food Waste Recycling, Food Waste Recycling Intention, Malaysia

Abstract
  • Food waste has emerged as a critical issue for Malaysian authorities to address. Because there are not enough landfills to dispose of the food waste, there is much anxiety about handling the food waste stack. Despite Malaysia's high food waste creation rate, over 90% of Malaysian food waste is biodegradable and recyclable. However, in order to prevent food waste, there still needs to be information on food recycling, particularly among the Alor Setar community. The study attempts to learn more about the factors that influence people's intentions to recycle food waste in Malaysia by using a comprehensive model integrating the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and the theory of interpersonal behaviour (TIB). Furthermore, the study focuses on determining intention by considering four elements: attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, and emotion. A total of 177 samples were obtained, with all sample originating from an Alor Setar resident. The obtained samples were tested to discover how their intents affected all variables. The samples are then investigated using three different techniques: descriptive statistical analysis, ANOVA test, and correlation analysis. The study’s outcomes addressed the research questions by revealing a positive association between all characteristics and intention. As a result, the study will enhance community goodwill, raise food waste recycling awareness, particularly among household food waste, and boost Malaysia's recycling rate.

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