SOLVING THE CONUNDRUM OF DOMESTIC WASTE: THE ENABLERS OF WASTE COOKING OIL RECYCLING INTENTION
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https://doi.org/10.24191/VoA.v20i2.11884Keywords:
Attitude, Subjective Norms, Perceived Behavioural Control, Waste Cooking Oil, Recycling IntentionAbstract
Waste cooking oil can be reused and repurposed into valuable goods such as biodiesels and household products like soaps and candles. This study was conducted to identify the level of waste cooking oil recycling intention among Malaysian and the enablers of the intention. The enablers are measured based on three aspects, namely attitude towards waste cooking oil recycling, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control. This study is quantitative, and the data is based on a survey approach. This study employed a combination of cluster and convenience sampling techniques and obtained a valid of 254 respondents. The hypotheses were analysed using multiple regression analysis. The study results showed that the respondent's intention to practice waste cooking oil recycling was moderate. Next, the study has revealed significant and positive relationships between attitude towards waste cooking oil recycling, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, and waste cooking oil recycling intention. Then, perceived behavioural control has been instituted as the most significant enabler. Thus, individual self-compliance is considered a decisive factor. The theoretical and practical implications and future research suggestions were highlighted in the final section.
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