Municipal Solid Waste Management Development Model through Participatory Process based on Circular Economy in Highland Tourism Area
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The goal of waste management in Pai District's highland areas is to learn from local initiatives for participatory rubbish management. In this study, the following questionnaires were used: (1) the questionnaire on prototype project satisfaction (public/private), (2) the questionnaire on prototype research project satisfaction (Entrepreneurs), (3) the questionnaire on overall project satisfaction, and (4) the questionnaire on the level of satisfaction with the project's promotion aspects. A 300-person purposive sample was used. The descriptive statistics used in the analytical data included percentages, means, and standard deviations. As a result, the level of satisfaction with the prototype research project was high for public/private and moderate for entrepreneurs. The assessment of satisfaction with the research extension project revealed a very high degree of satisfaction with both the overview project and the promoted project elements. Furthermore, this study tracks recycled garbage sales and the outcomes of waste separation operations for 18 months, indicating the success of operations in the Pai district. The proceeds from the sale of recycled garbage have been set aside for community purposes such as funeral expenses. It is a management strategy that can result in a more sustainable approach to Municipal Solid Waste Management.
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