Sustainable Electronic Waste Management among Households in the Greater Accra Region: Practices, Drivers and Barriers

Abstract

The study examines sustainable electronic waste management among households in the Greater Accra Region. Based on a quantitative survey, a cross-sectional study of households was conducted. Data from 652 respondents were collected using questionnaires and analysed with frequencies, chi-square and partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Results from the descriptive analysis show that households mostly adopt a mix of circular and linear-economy based practices towards e-waste management. Also, Environmental values and social norms mainly influenced pro-environmental intentions, while sustainable e-waste management behaviour was influenced by facilitating conditions, perceived producer responsibility, and perceived behavioural control. It was also found that pro-environmental intentions did not directly influence sustainable e-waste management, but was mediated by perceived behavioural control. Finally, multi-group analysis provided further insight into how socio-demographic factors moderated pro-environmental intentions and sustainable e-waste management path relationships. Consequently, it is recommended that government and producers must collectively implement regulations, incentivised collection programmes and invest in e-waste facilities to promote the continuance adoption of sustainable e-waste management practices among households.