Abstract
Environmental degradation remains a critical global concern, necessitating the development of environmental awareness and sustainable waste management practices at the household and community levels. This study aimed to determine the significant relationship between the level of awareness and solid waste management practices among residents of Turu, Magalang, Pampanga. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design involving 156 randomly selected residents and key informants. Data was collected using an adopted standardized survey instrument designed to assess respondents’ awareness and practices related to solid waste management. The gathered data was analyzed using descriptive method. Findings revealed that both residents and key informants demonstrated a high level of awareness regarding solid waste management, with general mean scores of 3.43 and 3.78, respectively. Results indicate that respondents possess adequate knowledge and awareness of their responsibilities in minimizing household solid waste generation and understanding the environmental impacts associated with improper waste disposal. In terms of practices, respondents and key informants reported that solid waste management activities were “always practiced,” obtaining mean scores of 3.52 and 3.64, respectively. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of strengthening environmental awareness programs to further enhance sustainable solid waste management practices within the community.
Keywords: Solid Waste Management; Turu Magalang; Standardized Survey; Environment.
