What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore how knowledge about waste management impacts the attitudes and behaviours of university students in India.

April 23, 2026

A qualitative analysis on waste management attributes of university students in India

Puntos clave

To explore how knowledge about waste management impacts the attitudes and behaviours of university students in India.
Used a questionnaire to assess waste-related knowledge and attitudes
Conducted qualitative analysis focusing on behavioural change comparisons with COVID-19 hygiene campaigns
Examined the role of education in promoting sustainability among students
Education significantly influences students' waste-related attitudes and behaviours
Findings suggest that sustainability challenges can be addressed through collective awareness and action
Emphasis on integrating education for sustainable development (ESD) into university curricula

Resumen

For over 50 years, humanity has exceeded Earth's ecological limits, extracting more resources than nature can replenish and generating unsustainable levels of waste. Addressing this crisis requires behavioural change, particularly among younger generations. This study examines whether knowledge about waste and its management influences university students' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours. Using a questionnaire, we assess the waste-related knowledge and attitudes of Indian university students. Drawing parallels with successful hygiene behaviour shifts during the COVID-19 awareness campaigns, we argue that education can effectively drive behavioural change. Our findings suggest that sustainability challenges can be met through mass mobilisation and cooperation, with education playing a central role. We emphasise the need for universities to embed education for sustainable development (ESD) in their curricula, equipping students with the knowledge and tools to act as responsible citizens in a sustainable economy.

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