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Factors That Influence The Practice of Green Technology among Undergraduate Students At Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

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Nowadays, natural resources are increasingly barren due to the greedy attitude of humans toward natural resources. So, the concept of green technology was realized to help in the preservation of the surrounding nature as well as comprehensive sustainable development. Objective: This study was conducted to identify the factors that influence the practice of green technology among UniSZA students. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted and a total of 300 respondents participated in this study. Using a quantitative approach, the data has been collected using questionnaires and analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Result and Discussion: The results of the study found that the level of awareness and attitude was at a high level while the practice of green technology was at a medium level. The results also showed there was a relationship between awareness and attitude toward green technology practices. Conclusion: This study contributes to various parties always emphasizing the preservation of the environment in daily life. Awareness of green technology also needs to be emphasized continuously so that it can influence one's behavior toward the preservation of the environment.
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