Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on the Levers Influencing Households' Participation in Recycling Programs in Zambia

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Abstract

This research addresses recycling in developing economies for sustainable waste management and resource utilization. The purpose of the research is to assess the relationship between socioeconomic factors and the levers that influence households' participation in Plastic Solid Wastes (PSWs) recycling programs. A literature review on levers that influence households' participation in recycling programs is conducted. Based on the identified levers, a questionnaire is designed and distributed to 445 households in the city of Ndola Zambia. Factor Analysis is performed on levers that influence households' participation in recycling programs. An independent t-test analysis is conducted on socioeconomic factors and the levers. The results provide important information to plastic manufacturing and/or recycling companies, waste managers and policy makers in developing economies. The information is critical when designing and implementing waste recovery and recycling programs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2018
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1021-1025
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538667866
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2018 - Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 16 Dec 201819 Dec 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume2019-December
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2018
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityBangkok
Period16/12/1819/12/18

Keywords

  • Reverse logistics
  • recycling
  • socioeconomic factors
  • waste management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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