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Behavioral Drivers and E-Waste Valorization Opportunities in HEIs: A Dual-Method Study

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  • Bahati Shabani Nzeyimana

    (Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, PG& Research Department of Environmental Science)

  • Sheela Mary Mariaselvam

    (Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, PG& Research Department of Environmental Science)

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The rapid proliferation of technology among Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) stakeholders, presents significant challenges and opportunities for electronic waste (e-waste) Valorization. This Study integrates bibliometric analysis(2000–2024) and empirical behavioral research to investigate e-waste management behaviors and valorization opportunities in HEIs, guided by Circular economy (CE), Lifecycle Thinking(LCT), and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The bibliometric study, using VOSviewer, revealed research clustering around recycling technologies and material recovery, with a limited focus on behavior-driven valorization in campus environments. The empirical survey of 161 students in Tiruchirappalli, India identified significant awareness gaps, infrastructural deficiencies, and socio-demographic influences on e-waste disposal behaviors. While 80% of students recognized e-waste hazards, only 40% utilized formal recycling, highlighting an awareness-action gap. Statistical analyses reveal a significant correlation between Socioeconomic factors and e-waste disposal practices (P

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  • Bahati Shabani Nzeyimana & Sheela Mary Mariaselvam, 2025. "Behavioral Drivers and E-Waste Valorization Opportunities in HEIs: A Dual-Method Study," Circular Economy and Sustainability, Springer, vol. 5(6), pages 5221-5246, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:circec:v:5:y:2025:i:6:d:10.1007_s43615-025-00664-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s43615-025-00664-7
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