Are Demographic Variables Determinants Of Recycling Behaviour In Ghana?

The paper contribute to the knowledge that exist in the area of solid waste management by examining the linear correlation between demographic variables and recycling behaviour in a survey study of 139 marketing students of Sunyani Polytechnic, selected through convenient sampling method. The study is based on quantitative, descriptive and a cross-sectional study. Primary data was collected using self-designed questionnaire administered during lecture periods. Data was analysed using frequencies, percentage and chi-square using cross-tabulation. There are mixed findings of the relationship between demographics and recycling behaviour. Age has no significant relation with recycling behaviour. Policy makers should take into account the findings of the paper in planning to increase recycling behaviour. Longitudinal studies should be used in future studies to examine causal effects of demographics on recycling behaviour.