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The Awareness Level of 3R among Student Residing in UMT Hostel
Nur Khalisa Binti Nordin
Supervisor: Dr. Izan binti Jaafar
Co-Supervisor: Dr Siti Aisyah binti Saat
Bachelor of Technology (Environment)
School of Ocean Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
The UMT’s community have lack of awareness on recycling practice in particular how
to use recycling bins correctly. This is evident where trashes were improperly sorted
when recycle bin also contained non-recycle solid waste. The aim of this project is to
introduce proper recycling practice through awareness campaign within hostel
residence and to investigate the management of recycle facilities installed. 250 survey
of pre and post questionnaire were distributed. To create the knowledge and
awareness among student, recycle signage was displayed, jumbo bags were provided
and a recycle cage was installed. The plastic bottle showed the highest generation of
recycle item based on 4 times collection by appointed vendor (averagely 50%), paper
and cardboard (40%) while tin aluminium (10%). The questionnaire found that the
student generated more plastic bottle (averagely 70%), paper and cardboard (20%)
while aluminium (10%). Recycling facilities found to be the driving factor for UMT
community to practice separation and recycling.
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