How Environmental Awareness/Lifestyles affects Household Consumption/Waste Generation in Northern Mongolia

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  • Kamahara Hirotsugu
    Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, Toyohashi University of Technology
  • Fujihira Atsushi
    Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, Toyohashi University of Technology
  • Goto Naohiro
    Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, Toyohashi University of Technology
  • Fujie Koichi
    Division of Natural Environmental and Information, Faculty of Environment and Information Science, Yokohama National University
  • Tachibana Ryuichi
    Department of Forest Science, Faculty of Regional Environment Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture
  • Oyabu Chiho
    Faculty of Education, Graduate School of Education, Gifu University
  • Sugihara Toshiharu
    Faculty of Education, Graduate School of Education, Gifu University

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  • モンゴル地方家庭の環境意識・ライフスタイルが消費量・廃棄物発生量に与える影響
  • モンゴル チホウ カテイ ノ カンキョウ イシキ ・ ライフスタイル ガ ショウヒリョウ ・ ハイキブツ ハッセイリョウ ニ アタエル エイキョウ

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It was recently noticed that regions of Mongolia are in need of comprehensive 3R waste action programs that include not appropriate waste treatment system set-up, but also incentives for getting people to reduce their total waste output. The aim of this study, which was conducted in Hatgal, Khuysgul in northern Mongolia, was to clarify the relationship between environmental awareness and lifestyle through factors such as measurable numbers, household consumption and rate of waste generation. The investigation was carried out between the years 2007 and 2009. Our results showed that were large differences in household consumption and waste generation depending on the season (summer or winter) and also the size of a household. Results for the investigation on environmental awareness show gaps between awareness and daily living with regard to how public information is put to use. People with a high level of eco-awareness do not necessarily implement the concepts in their lifestyle and activities. Kitchen garbage was seen to be the largest waste element coming out of most homes.<br>To establish a sustainable waste management system, the knowledge and skill levels must be raised along with the introduction of concrete environmental campaigns and activities. For example, people will need to learn how to recycle their own kitchen garbage and wood scraps. Once the level of awareness is raised among the public, the ability to manage environmental systems will also be strengthened. In addition, more overall communication is necessary, especially with young homeowners who are more open to such ideas.

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