Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Nilles, Anne Marie P. |
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| Resource Title | A Study on the knowledge and behavior of households on solid waste management : the case of Quezon City. |
| Date Issued | 15 June 2017 |
| Abstract | Quezon City is one of largest and most populous cities in Metro Manila and the Philippines, rapid increase in population coupled with a booming economic activity contributes to high waste generation in the city. Nevertheless, Quezon City is considered to be a highly compliant city with regards to SWM or RA 9003. However, the high waste generation rate poses a serious threat to the city. Households are one of the major sources of solid wastes in the city. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the gaps between the implementation of SWM in Quezon City and the household's knowledge and behavior on solid waste management, in relation to their compliance to RA 9003. Key informant interviews were conducted with the Quezon City Government personnel, while a household perception survey was conducted among the households in Districts 2,5, and 6 of Quezon City. A total 432 households were surveyed to determine their knowledge and behavior on SWM. Analysis of the results based on the Social Practice Theory showed that there were gaps between knowledge and behavior on SWM among households. The lack of 'socio-technical infrastructures' of the Quezon City Government to support SWM programs contributed to these gaps.integrated solid waste management approach must adopted by the Quezon City Government in order to address the gaps in the SWM of the local government and its households. |
| Degree Course | Master of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning) |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Environmental condition; Refuse and refuse disposal |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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