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A National Survey On Socio-Economic Factors Contributing To Increased Municipal Solid Waste In Kuwait

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  • Rawa Al-Jarallah

    (Kuwait University)

  • Esra Aleisa

    (Kuwait University)

Abstract

The objective of this study is to investigate socioeconomic factors that contribute to increased waste generation in Kuwait. We surveyed over 800 homeowners on their waste quantities, practices, awareness and initiatives towards waste reduction and better management. The survey collected demographic information of participants including nationality, income, property type, individuals per household, individuals employed, educational levels, etc. The study also explored public opinion and awareness towards household waste recycling and amount of tariff accepted by the public to have residential solid removed and disposed more efficiently. Statistical correlation using the Spearman Rho correlation tests identified variables that are good predictors for the solid waste generated per household. All analyses maintained a 95% confidence level.

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  • Rawa Al-Jarallah & Esra Aleisa, 2015. "A National Survey On Socio-Economic Factors Contributing To Increased Municipal Solid Waste In Kuwait," Proceedings of International Academic Conferences 2704295, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences.
    • Handle: RePEc:sek:iacpro:2704295
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    Keywords

    Municipal waste; solid waste; socioeconomic; statistical analysis; non-parametric correlation; Spearman Rho correlation; awareness;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q59 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Other

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