Exploring Student Environmental Awareness In Overcoming Littering Behaviour In The Campus Environment

Abstract

This study aims in exploring how individuals environmental awareness of littering affects their behaviour. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach to reveal the meaning of littering behavior in the campus environment. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data were collected through direct interviews, situation observation, and document collection from research subjects who are students from University X. The characteristics studied were students who littered. Where the characteristics studied are students who carry out littering behavior in the campus area intentionally or unintentionally due to low self-awareness, lack of social awareness, and habitual forms of behavior. Based on the results of interviews with the two research subjects, both agreed that the lack of awareness and the availability of trash can facilities were the main factors for this behavior. This study suggests raising awareness through the addition of trash bin facilities in strategic locations on campus.