Department of Environmental Science, Kotebe Education University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research Article
Attitude, Awareness, Concern and Practice (AACP) towards Solid Waste Management among University Students: A Case Study in Kotebe Education University in Addis Ababa
Author(s): Adane Sirage Ali*, Negassa Bekela and Mekdes Mengistu
Solid Waste Management (SWM) is the major challenge throughout the nation. SWM strategy and facility are poor;
public awareness is very low; public perception of SWM is not good; individual responsibility and accountability
to the problem are extremely low. Regarding solid waste management, it seems there is no difference between
educated and non-educated individuals in the community. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the
awareness, attitude, concern, and practice regarding SWM problems and their management among University
students. The study was conducted at Kotebe Metropolitan University using a close-ended questionnaire, individuallevel
observation, and follow-ups. The result of the study indicated that about 62%, 51%, and 46% of the students
have good awareness, attitude, concern, and practice respectively toward SWM issues. It was displayed t.. View more»