In early 2015, Earthlink NTU conducted an experiment and survey to study NTU population’s recycling behaviour and knowledge on recycling. This effort was initiated by our 22nd Management Committee under the lead of our former president Mr Ruskin Ong, the Recycling Portfolio and the Education Portfolio. With the data collected during the study, an in-depth joint report by the mentioned two portfolio has been produced.
The Recycling Report 2015 includes an examination of and discussions on the recycling practices and various key factors that might influence it, the contamination rate of recycling bins and survey respondents recycling knowledge. The report is split into two parts, part A and part B, for easier understanding.
As seen in the report, the contamination rate of the recycling bins are relatively high, especially for the paper and plastic recycling bins, and the number of recyclables found in the general waste bins were very high as well. Besides this, it is also noted that many respondents do not recycle frequently, and while most respondents seem to have an understanding of commonly known facts, there are still some misunderstandings.
To know more about the rate of recycling in NTU, and recycling behaviour and knowledge of the NTU population, read our full report below:
The full report can also be viewed at ISSUU:
http://issuu.com/webmasterearthlink/docs/recycling_report_2015__149494_/1
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