THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS AND RECYCLING HABITS OF UT-COMPUTER SCIENCES STUDENTS ON E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
Anila NUHIU, Shkurte LUMA-OSMANI, Florim IDRIZI, Eip RUFATI
Abstract
Anything with electricity or electronic components is considered electronic waste, often known as Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The rapid demand for technology has led to the continuous production of new electronic devices. According to statistics, e-waste production reached a record 62 million tones (Mt) in 2022, up 82% from 2010. This paper aims to investigate the knowledge of first-cycle Computer Science students at the University of Tetova regarding electronic waste, recycling, and the environmental harm that these devices can cause. Our findings are critical in helping IT businesses and legislators implement financial incentives, secure disposal facilities, and corrective measures to raise the amount of e-waste disposed of. The study’s conclusions demonstrate that most Computer Sciences students had a marked increase in awareness and knowledge of the issue. Furthermore, it was noted that there was a considerable direct impact of the educational intervention on the student's intention to recycle e-waste. Anyway, females seem to be more interested in e-waste and have more experience related to the topic compared to male students.
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340 - 346