| dc.description.abstract | Environmental pollution is an ongoing problem that is increasing due to
various factors, such as the growing human population and community activities.
These factors lead to an increase in the amount and composition of waste being
disposed of, exacerbated by inadequate waste disposal facilities and a lack of
public awareness and willingness to manage and dispose of waste. Additionally,
there is a lack of understanding among the public regarding the benefits of waste
management, as well as a reluctance to reuse waste due to its perceived dirtiness
or lack of prestige. These issues contribute to a decline in environmental quality,
negatively impacting the community. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance the
community's understanding of waste management. This research was conducted
in Lambar Village, Tigapanah District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra Province,
to assess the community's understanding of waste management. Questionnaires
were distributed to predetermined respondents for data collection. Based on the
facts and data analysis, it was concluded that the community in Lambar Village
demonstrates a good understanding of waste management, as evidenced by their
interpretation, exemplification, classification, summarization, conclusion,
comparison, and explanation of waste management concepts. This understanding
encompasses waste accumulation restrictions, waste recycling, waste reuse, and
waste sorting/grouping, with a mean value of 3.77. | en_US |
