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Many urban regions, including those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, have identified waste management as a major environmental issue. Even though Malaysia's recycling rate has increased from 21% to 24.6%, it still lags well behind the world leader, Germany, which has a recycling rate of 56%. It is crucial that recycling be promoted in Malaysia because of the many positive effects it has on the environment. Against the backdrop of Malaysia's dismally low recycling rate, this research aims to investigate the factors influencing recycling intention among residents of Flat P.P.R Sri Pantai, Kuala Lumpur. This study uses a cross-sectional survey design to investigate what characteristics are associated with recycling behavior at the residential level. Households in PPR Sri Pantai, Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, are the unit analysis of the study. This study employs a correlation approach as it examines the relationship between independent variables (attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, moral norms, and perceived policy effectiveness) and the dependent variable (recycling intention). The results revealed that the independent variables such as attitude, subjective norms, and moral norms significantly influenced the household recycling intentions. Taking into account people's environmental worries and their views on the risks posed to their personal information, this research has important theoretical and practical implications for changing recycling habits. The study's findings could potentially be used as a reference by policymakers and the Department of Environment as they formulate recycling initiatives to improve the long-term viability of urban neighborhoods.
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