An Analysis of Factors Influencing Mask Waste Management in the Chon Buri Community

Abstract

This research aims to study (1) the current problems in mask waste management, (2) the relationship between variables and influencing factors for the participation in mask waste management in the Chon Buri community. The research applies a mixed-method approach. The data is analyzed through calculation of mean and standard deviation values, Pearson correlation coefficient, multiple regression, and content analysis. The result shows that (1) waste management knowledge level of respondents is moderate (49.25%); (2) attitude towards waste management level is moderate (66.5%); (3) behavior in waste management level is high (53.75%), and (4) participation in waste management activities level is moderate (66.50%). The core root problem in mask waste management is the lack of general knowledge and a good understanding of individuals (37.50%). The forecast variables influencing the participation in mask waste management in the Chon Buri community are the behavior of waste separation, collection, transportation, information perception from community media, and attitude towards solid waste disposal. Moreover, significant relationships between factors have influenced with participation, (R) = 0.312, (R2) = 9.7% and (SEest) = 0.578. Problems of local organizations are categorized as the source, midway, and destination. The main obstacles are the shortage of proper garbage collection bins, the inadequacy of mask waste collection point separating from other types of waste, as well as the lack of proper mask waste collection and disposal management.