Tapping Into the Sense of Entitlement and Visibility of Behaviours to Promote Hydrochar Recycles in India
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: of the thesisSafe sanitation, recognized as a fundamental human right, remains a critical global challenge despite advancements in infrastructure and awareness campaigns since the 1800s.The interconnected issues of recycling, waste management, and sanitation have far-reaching consequences, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas where over 50% of the world's population resides.Recent data from the Joint Monitoring Programme indicates that over a third of the global population lacks improved sanitation facilities.Comprehensive strategies are urgently needed to address these challenges, integrating safe sanitation provision, recycling practices, and efficient waste management systems.Understanding public attitudes and behaviours towards these issues is crucial for formulating effective policies and interventions.This comprehensive study, hence, examines the critical intersections of community sanitation, waste management, and sustainable development.It initially emphasizes the importance of sanitation infrastructure for public health, highlighting persistent challenges despite initiatives like India's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.The research identifies a high sense of entitlement as a key factor inhibiting toilet and public welfare scheme usage, proposing hydrochar-producing toilets as an innovative solution.The study employs the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to analyse citizens' intentions regarding hydrochar sanitation systems and utilizes cross-table analysis (CTA) to elucidate complex relationships among environmental variables, human behaviour, and sewage management.Visibility of behaviours emerges as a prominent factor influencing community actions through peer influence.In contrast, as per the existing literature, recycling intention is still low.The research, hence, extends its analysis to municipal solid waste, applying TPB and CTA to examine hydrochar acceptance from this source.This holistic approach offers valuable insights for policymakers to refine regulations and foster sustainable practices, ultimately exploring innovative solutions for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Authors: GUPTA, Vinayak, Gupta, Vinayak
Language: English
Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6996866648