Proceedings of the 18th International Academic Conference, London

A NATIONAL SURVEY ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INCREASED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE IN KUWAIT

RAWA AL-JARALLAH, ESRA ALEISA

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.

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

DOI: 10.20472/IAC.2015.018.009

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