Abstract
Background: The topic of environmental protection has attained highest importance in this era globally but the practices of basic concepts of waste disposal are often neglected. 125 households from a rural area were selected as the study population. The study reveals the necessity of awareness among the people of proper waste disposal and management. Objectives: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices regarding household waste disposal among people in the Kaiparambu panchayat. Methodology: 125 households of the Kaiparambu panchayat of Thrissur, Kerala were included in the study. The sampling method used in the study was Simple Random Sampling. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding household waste management in kaiparambu grama panchayat. Results: Out of 125 households, the interviewer administered questionnaire was answered by 63 (50.4%) females and 62(49.6%) males. About 101 (80.8%) people don’t know about the principle of waste minimization. Only 58 (46.4%) people know about the segregation of waste. About 88(70.2%) people throw their household wastes outside the home. About 103 (82.3 %) people believe banning plastic as a method for plastic waste management.
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