Assessment of the Students Level of Awareness and Perception on the Adoption of Green Technology
Volume 3 - Issue 6, June 2019 Edition
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Author(s)
Eufronia M. Magundayao
Keywords
green technology, green living, green technology products, recycling
Abstract
This study focused on the determination of the students’ level of awareness and perception on the adoption of green technology. A survey was conducted to gather responses from the respondents using questionnaire. The results indicated that the students have an average level of awareness and perception on the term green technology. The findings also showed that majority of the respondents are willing to go green in order to help save the environment. To enhance the green technology practices education is needed so that the respondents will become aware of what green technology is all about followed by the regulation from the local government with the cooperation of an individual effort.to work together for a greener environment.
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