Rural Residents’ Perceptions, Attitudes, and Environmentally Responsible Behaviors towards Garbage Exchange Supermarkets: An Example from Huangshan City in China

Rural residents in Huangshan, China, demonstrate strong support for garbage exchange supermarkets, emphasizing their environmental benefits despite perceived costs. A study using structural equation modeling found that while time spent queuing and sorting garbage are seen as drawbacks, residents remain willing to participate. Environmentally responsible behavior is predominantly compliance-based, with positive perceptions of benefits directly influencing attitudes and satisfaction, which in turn drive pro-environmental actions. This research highlights the potential of such systems in improving rural living environments and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Lu, S., Zhou, Z., & Lu, Y. (2022). Rural Residents’ Perceptions, Attitudes, and Environmentally Responsible Behaviors towards Garbage Exchange Supermarkets: An Example from Huangshan City in China. Sustainability, 14(14), 8577. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14148577