A Study On Importance Of Recycling And The Environmental Health Effects Of Waste Management

Abstract

The study was conducted to analyze the health effects of waste management on environment. For this purpose, a descriptive type of research was conducted with a sample size of 100 respondents which was chosen based on convenient sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was tabulated and analyzed using percentage analysis and other statistical tools like chi square test, weighted average mean and Friedman rank test. The findings of the study revealed that all the respondents were aware of waste management and the major factor that encourages recycling is that shorter distance for disposal. There is a relationship between containers used for keeping wastes before its disposal and Household disease because of improper waste management.