Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Sustainability (Switzerland)
Publication Date
10-1-2023
Abstract
This study examines whether consumers’ behavior affects e-waste recycling in the UAE. This paper provides a theoretical model of e-waste recycling behavior based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), and it goes on to analyze the impact of environmental consciousness, infrastructural support, and costs in e-waste recycling. To assess this study’s constructs, a survey instrument is created. The theoretical model is tested using data gathered from a survey of UAE residents. PLS-SEM (partial least squares structural equations modeling) is used to assess the data. The results support the use of the TPB in the e-waste recycling behavior context. Furthermore, this study shows intriguing findings regarding the effect of environmental consciousness, perceived infrastructural support, and the cost of e-waste recycling. Environmental consciousness shows a positive moderation effect on the association between e-waste recycling attitudes and intentions. This finding implies that the environmental consciousness of residents should be increased to translate e-waste recycling intentions into behavior. Environmental consciousness can be enhanced through training programs. Furthermore, special sustainability courses in higher education that focus on improving environmental awareness among students will have a lasting impact. This study supports the positive moderation effect of perceived infrastructure support on the association between recycling intentions and behavior.
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ISSN
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
15
Issue
19
Disciplines
Life Sciences
Keywords
cost of recycling, e-waste recycling behavior, environmental consciousness, infrastructure support, theory of planned behavior, UAE
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Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Abdul Waheed, Kareem; Singh, Abhilasha; Siddiqua, Ayisha; El Gamal, Maisa; and Laeequddin, Mohammed, "E-Waste Recycling Behavior in the United Arab Emirates: Investigating the Roles of Environmental Consciousness, Cost, and Infrastructure Support" (2023). All Works. 6168.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/6168
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Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series