ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND THE 2.

I use rechargeable batteries instead of

PERCEPTION OF FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT
AMONG STUDENTS
Dear respondents,
Good Day!
We are the Grade 12 HUMSS students of
Assumption College of Davao and currently
conducting a study titled “Environmental
Consciousness and the Perception of Food
Waste Management Among Students”. In line with
this, we would like to request your cooperation to be
one of our respondents in this survey without
leaving any items unanswered. We assure you that
any information you will provide will be respected,
kept confidential, and will be safely used for this
study.
disposable batteries.
3.I prefer to use long-lasting products
(rechargeable batteries, cloth bags) for a
sustainable environment instead of
disposable products.
4.I would avoid using plastic bags
5.I prefer to use easily-soluble bags
rather than plastic bags
6.I pay attention to water consumption
when using the sink and toilet.
7.I try to protect the environment by
using the least number of paper towels.
8.I throw the garbage to dustbins before
leaving that place and not leaving any
trash.
9.I throw the plastic, metal Plastic, metal
and paper to separate recycling boxes
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT 4 3 2 1

The Researchers 1. I think that working of

governmental and nongovernmental
_________________________________________ organizations in our country is
_________________________________________ sufficient with respect to the
environment.
Part I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS
2. I think that young people should have
Instructions: Please check (√) the box that a good environmental awareness for a
corresponds to your answer after you read each sustainable environment.
item carefully. Kindly use the following scale: 3. I have attended any project or seminar
4 (SA) Strongly Agree The statement is
to acknowledge environmental
always observed awareness.
4. Is it necessary for all university
3 (A) Agree The statement is students to take subjects related to
often observed
environmental awareness.
2 (D) Disagree The statement is 5. I always show my best efforts to
seldom observed prevent pollution of the environment and
show awareness.
1 (SD) Strongly Disagree The statement is not 6. I think the choice of public transport
observed
is important for a sustainable
environment.
7. I think it is necessary for a sustainable
CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION 4 3 2 1 environment to get your bills
electronically.
1. I reuse the paper of lecture notes.
8. I see that promotions of renewable
2. I take print on both sides of a paper.
energy resources are necessary for a
3. I did check the preview of the sustainable environment.
document on the computer before
9. I see that energy saving is important
printing.
for a sustainable environment.
4. I often sent e-mails instead of hard
10. I think recycling of waste is
copy output.
important for the protection of the
5. I prefer to read the document on the environment and natural resources.
computer instead of taking its print on
11. I think that the collection of waste in
paper
separate dustbins is important for a
WASTE AND RECYCLING 4 3 2 1
sustainable environment.
1. I throw the used batteries in waste
12. There is enough separate collection
collection boxes.
dustbins (plastic, metal, etc.) in the
 buildings of our university. 4. I rarely think about money when I
ENERGY SAVING 4 3 2 1 discard food.
1. To prevent unnecessary use of energy, I PERCEIVED BEHAVIORAL CONTROL 4 3 2 1
use light and electric devices only when OF FOOD WASTE
needed. 1.The school trains students to be
conscious of not wasting food.
2. I keep my computer and printer off
SUBJECTIVE NORMS RELATING TO 4 3 2 1
when I’m not using them to save energy.
FOOD WASTE
3. When I am leaving the room/place, I 1. My classmates find my attempts to
check if is there anyone to close the lights reduce the amount of food wasted
Eren, B., & Yaqub, M. (2015). Environmental Consciousness unnecessarily.
Survey of University Students.
PERSONAL NORMS REGARDING FOOD 4 3 2 1
Part II. PERCEPTION OF FOOD WASTE WASTE
MANAGEMENT 1. I feel bad when I throw food away.
2. I feel obliged not to waste any food.
Instructions: Please check (√) the box that
3. Having to discard food is contrary to
corresponds to your answer after you read each
my principles.
item carefully. Kindly use the following scale:
4. I was raised to believe that food
THE INTENTION TO AVOID FOOD 4 3 2 1 should not be wasted, and I still live
WASTE according to the principle.
1. I try not to waste food at school. KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD STORAGE 4 3 2 1
2. I only take portions of food that I can 1. Fresh vegetables should be stored in
consume. the refrigerator.
3. I try to produce very little food waste 2. Leftovers from warm meals should
in my area. be cooled down before they are put in
PERSONAL BELIEFS REGARDING FOOD 4 3 2 1 the refrigerator or freezer.
WASTE
EFFORTS MADE TO DECREASE THE 4 3 2 1
1.It is unnecessary to waste food, as it AMOUNT OF FOOD WASTE
can always be used in some way. 1. I separate food waste from dry waste.
2. It is immoral to discard food while 2. All students should receive basic
some others are starving. food waste training during their
3. It upsets me when unused products orientation
end up in the waste bin. Mabaso, C., & Hewson, D.S. (2018). Employees ’ perceptions
4. I feel that one person's food waste of food waste management in hotels.
can have a negative impact on the
environment.
BELIEFS REGARDING 4 3 2 1
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
1. My understanding of environmental
sustainability is excellent.
2. Environmental sustainability is very
important to me.
3. I feel that one person's efforts to
decrease their amount of food waste can
assist in alleviating world hunger.
FINANCIAL ATTITUDES TOWARDS 4 3 2 1
FOOD WASTE
1. I think that wasting food wastes
money.
2. I think that what guests pay for their
food covers the cost of what is thrown Thank you for your cooperation!
away.
3. Saving my money does not motivate
me to waste less food.