Ramadan, Sidra, Liu, ChenGuang, Munir, Hina, and Xu, Yan (2019) Assessing young consumers’ awareness and participation in sustainable e-waste management practices: a survey study in Northwest China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26. pp. 20003-20013.

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Abstract

The massive generation of electronic waste (e-waste) and the informal recycling of e-waste are serious concerns in China. As a hazardous waste stream, e-waste calls for sustainable management practices to avoid adverse effects on environment and health. However, consumers’ awareness and active participation are needed to make e-waste management successful. Therefore, this study is an exploratory attempt to investigate young consumer awareness, knowledge, and participation in sustainable e-waste management practices. Meanwhile, the study reviews the current situation of e-waste recycling, its related legislative framework, and practices in China. The survey revealed that the respondents have keen environmental consciousness, while they have low awareness about e-waste-related rules and regulations, recycling programs, and the formal and informal recycling sector. The findings provide valuable insights for practitioners in order to promote environmental awareness and sustainable e-waste management practices among young consumers in China.

Item ID:	86125
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1614-7499
Copyright Information:	© Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2019
Date Deposited:	29 Jul 2025 03:41
FoR Codes:	35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3507 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour > 350704 Entrepreneurship @ 100%
SEO Codes:	11 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 1105 Water and waste services > 110501 Waste management services @ 100%
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