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PsyEcology
Bilingual Journal of Environmental Psychology / Revista Bilingüee de Psicología Ambiental
Volume 3, 2012 - Issue 1
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Original Articles

Diseño de programas de reciclaje de e-waste considerando las motivaciones del participante: un estudio exploratorio en el estado de México

Design of e-waste recycling programmes taking participant motivations into account: An exploratory study in the State of Mexico

Pages 3-14 | Published online: 23 Jan 2014
 

Resumen

El reciclaje de productos electrónicos es una alternativa importante para reducir la acumulación de estos residuos sólidos pero requiere del apoyo de la comunidad para que resulte exitoso. Este trabajo planteó como objetivo identificar el perfil y las motivaciones de los individuos que participaron en un evento pionero de reciclaje de e-waste realizado en la zona metropolitana de la capital del estado de México—estado situado en la zona centro del país y circundante a la ciudad de México—. La información recolectada a través de una encuesta a 117 de los 202 participantes, permitió establecer que el nivel educativo, la preocupación general respecto a los problemas ambientales y la práctica de conductas pro-ambiente son superiores respecto a los no-participantes. En cuanto a sus motivaciones, se concluyó que la influencia de amigos y familiares, un alto compromiso con la comunidad y la disponibilidad de sitios permanentes para el acopio de desechos electrónicos cercanos a su zona de residencia, afectan significativamente la conducta de reciclaje.

Abstract

The recycling of electronic products is an important alternative in terms of reducing the accumulation of e-waste, but it requires the support of the community to be successful. The aim of this study was to identify the profile and motivations of individuals who participated in a pioneering e-waste recycling event carried out in the metropolitan area of the capital of the State of Mexico—a state located in the centre of the country, around Mexico City—. The information gathered from a survey of 177 of the 202 participants established that their level of education, their general concern about environmental problems and their engagement in pro-environmental behaviours are higher than among non-participants. As for their motivations, it was concluded that the influence of friends and family, a strong sense of commitment to the community and the availability of permanent sites for the collection of electronic waste close to their home all significantly affect recycling behaviour.

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