ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND PRACTICES IN WASTE MANAGEMENT: A GREEN CRIMINOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
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This study investigated the Environmental injustice and waste management practices in Magsaysay, Mati City, Davao Oriental, focusing on three key dimensions: distribution, intergeneration, and procedures. Utilizing a quantitative research design, the research collected and analyzed data on respondents’ perceptions regarding waste management methods, including incineration, wastewater disposal and landfilling. This study revealed the cooperation of 100 respondents from Magsaysay, Mati City, Davao Oriental, with the use of the quota sampling method, a non-probability sampling method that relies on the non-random selection of a predetermined number or proportion of units. The findings revealed a strong awareness of environmental awareness and practices, particularly among younger respondents aged 18 to 25. The demographic analysis indicated that marginalized communities disproportionately experience higher pollution levels and received inadequate waste management services compared to wealthier areas, underscoring systemic inequalities in environmental burdens. Respondents expressed strong support for incineration as an effective solution to reduce landfill waste and emphasized the critical need for proper wastewater disposal to safeguard public health and protect the environment. Additionally, the study found no significant differences in perceptions based on age, gender, ethnicity, or educational attainment, suggesting a shared understanding of these issues across diverse demographic groups. Overall, this research aims to raise awareness of environmental injustices in waste management and proposes strategies for enhancing community engagement and equitable policy development to address these pressing challenges effectively.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v11i3.2021
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