A study on environmental sustainability practices among students and staff in International Islamic University Malaysia IIUM)
This study assesses awareness and engagement on campus environmental sustainability initiatives among the students and staff of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In this research, a quantitative method was employed, and a total of 100 survey questionnaires were randomly distribute...
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| Language: | English |
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Research Synergy Press
2021
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/96550/1/96550_A%20study%20on%20environmental%20sustainability%20practices.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/96550/ https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/ijeiis/issue/view/31 |
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| Summary: | This study assesses awareness and engagement on campus environmental sustainability initiatives
among the students and staff of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In this research, a
quantitative method was employed, and a total of 100 survey questionnaires were randomly
distributed to respondents. Based on the survey, 90.7% of the respondents are aware of the term
"sustainability" and are primarily concerned about the energy and water consumption on campus.
However, there seems to be a deliberate commitment gap due to given answers by respondents in
given insufficient time to engage in environmental sustainability. On the other hand, it is found that
IIUM has made some positive impacts with initiatives such as promoting waste recycling practices,
efficient use of energy, water and many more in considering ways and means to deal more efficiently
with environmental issues. The findings suggested that the university could address sustainability
issues through other initiatives as transportation, sustainable landscaping, and sustainable food. The
article concluded by emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainability on campus as well as
on the respective curriculum and educating university students to assist in sustainable development
across Malaysia. |
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