Assessing the impact of consumer recycling behavior on the adoption of sustainable electronic waste management practices in Australia

This paper examines the impact of consumer recycling behavior and intention to participate in e-waste recycling scheme for achieving sustainable e-waste management practices in Australia. To accomplish this goal, the “theory of planned behavior” (TPB), “theory of altruism and consumer behavior” (TACB) and “sustainability theory” (ST) are adopted into the main research framework. An online survey questionnaire will be used for collecting the required data. From the theoretical perspective, this study will contribute to the “body of knowledge” on formal recycling, treatment and disposal of discarded e-waste through identifying factors that influence consumers’ behavioral intentions towards e-waste. From a practical perspective, this study will provide insights to environmentalists, researchers and governments in developing appropriate recycling strategies for addressing the e-waste problem.