Hello! This questionnaire aims to understand your daily waste management habits and perceptions of waste reduction initiatives at XJTLU. The survey takes 3–5 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous and used only for academic research. Thank you for your cooperation!
1. What is your current year of study at XJTLU? A. Year 1 B. Year 2 C. Year 3 D. Year 4 E.Graduate
2. How often do you correctly sort your waste (e.g., recyclables, general waste, food waste) in campus facilities? A. Always B. Most of the time C. Occasionally D. Rarely E. Never
3. Which of the following waste types do you generate the most on campus? (Select one primary option) A. Food waste (e.g., leftover meals, snacks) B. Paper waste (e.g., lecture notes, flyers, packaging) C. Plastic waste (e.g., bottles, takeaway containers, straws) D. Electronic waste (e.g., batteries, broken chargers) E. Other (please specify: )
4. How frequently do you use reusable items (e.g., water bottles, coffee cups, shopping bags) instead of disposable ones on campus? A. Daily B. 3–5 times a week C. 1–2 times a week D. Seldom E. Never
5. Are you aware of the specific waste management facilities available on XJTLU campus (e.g., recycling bins in libraries, food waste bins in canteens, e-waste collection points)? A. Fully aware (I can locate most facilities) B. Partially aware (I know a few key facilities) C. Slightly aware (I have seen some but don’t know details) D. Unaware
6. How satisfied are you with the accessibility and convenience of waste sorting facilities on campus? A. Very satisfied B. Satisfied C. Neutral D. Dissatisfied E. Very dissatisfied
7. Have you ever participated in waste reduction activities organized by XJTLU (e.g., recycling drives, zero-waste workshops, second-hand markets)? A. Yes, multiple times B. Yes, once C. No, but I am interested D. No, and I am not interested
8. What is the main reason for your difficulty in proper waste sorting on campus? (Select one primary reason) A. Unclear labels on waste bins B. Insufficient number of sorting facilities C. Lack of knowledge about sorting rules D. Inconvenient location of facilities E. No time or motivation
9. How important do you think it is for XJTLU to strengthen waste management education and initiatives for undergraduates? A. Extremely important B. Very important C. Moderately important D. Slightly important E. Not important at all
10. Which of the following initiatives do you think would most effectively improve waste management on XJTLU campus? (Select one option) A. More visible and clear labeling on waste bins B. Increased number of waste sorting facilities in dormitories and classrooms C. Mandatory waste sorting workshops for all students D. Incentive programs (e.g., student ID points, small rewards) for proper sorting E. Promotion of zero-waste campaigns in canteens and campus stores
11. What is your main source of knowledge about campus waste management rules? (Select one primary option) A. University official notices or emails B. Campus posters and leaflets C. Teachers or classmates D. Social media platforms (e.g., XJTLU official accounts, student groups) E. No access to relevant knowledge
12. Do you think the waste sorting guidelines provided by XJTLU are easy to understand and follow? A. Very easy B. Easy C. Neutral D. Difficult E. Very difficult
13. How do you usually dispose of your takeaway food waste and packaging on campus? A. Sort them strictly according to categories B. Simply separate them roughly C. Throw them into the nearest bin directly without sorting D. Leave them in classrooms or public areas E. Other (please specify: )
14. To what extent do you agree that your roommates/classmates influence your waste sorting behavior on campus? A. Strongly agree B. Agree C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly disagree
15. What improvements do you expect most for XJTLU’s waste management services in the future? (Select one primary option) A. Regular waste sorting training sessions B. Real-time guidance for waste classification on campus C. Special waste recycling services for dormitory areas D. Better maintenance and cleaning of sorting bins E. More cross-departmental zero-waste cooperation activities
16. Do you have any better suggestions for the waste management?