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Reply from Dr. Elisabeth Rotua
2025.12.16 11:13:14
Recycling perception does not directly translate into behavioral intention- instead,
perception turns into intention only when supported by tangible waste management
implementation such as adequate facilities, structured operational systems,
government support, and formal recognition of waste pickers. Interpretatively, this
finding indicates that awareness alone is insufficient to drive behavioral change
without enabling systems. Waste management implementation also significantly
improves recycling convenience, yet convenience does not have a significant direct
effect on behavioral intention, suggesting that operational ease cannot outweigh
economic pressure, informal costs, and occupational risks faced by waste pickers. In
contrast, attitudes toward recycling have a strong and significant direct influence on
behavioral intention, indicating that positive attitudes act as the primary
psychological driver once an effective waste management system is in place.
Overall, the study demonstrates that strengthening waste management
implementation and fostering positive recycling attitudes are more effective in
enhancing recycling intentions among waste pickers than improving perception or
convenience alone.
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