Clothing Disposal among Students of the University of Education, Winneba.

Abstract

This study investigated the clothing disposal practices among students of the University of Education, Winneba. The study aimed at identifying prevalent clothing disposal methods, understanding the factors that influence disposal practices, assessing the level of awareness and attitudes toward sustainable disposal, and also, to identify the challenges students face in disposing clothing. The study employed a quantitative crosssectional survey. The study used questionnaire for data collection, and adopted a stratified sampling technique in selecting 679 respondents. The findings from the study showed that discarding was the most common method of clothing disposal. The findings also showed a significant positive correlation between the type of clothing and discarding. Among the notable factors that influence clothing disposal were the need for new clothing, wear and tear, and fashion trends. From the results of the study, the challenges that students face in disposing clothing include economic constraints, lack of awareness on sustainable options and insufficient recycling facilities. It was recommended that educational and environmental campaigns should be organised for students to raise awareness of the environment impact of clothing disposal. Additionally, the study recommended the need to improve access to regarding facilities on campus