International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education (IJMURHICA)
Vol 9 No 4 (2026): In progress (Theme Education, Religion Studies, Social Sciences, STEM and Economi

A Model of Student Behavior Formation Through School-Based Waste Management in Support of SDG 13

Dharma Hermawan (Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Indonesia)
Nanang Chaeroni (Sekretariat Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Kabupaten Tangerang, Indonesia)
Yudi Nursapyudin (Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Tangerang, Indonesia)
Nurhakim Nurhakim (Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2026

Abstract

The problem of waste in schools, particularly from snack packaging, requires a strategic model of student behavior formation to foster clean and healthy living habits while contributing to global sustainability goals. This study aims to describe a model of student behavior formation through school-based waste management as a concrete contribution to achieving SDG 13. The research employs a qualitative method with a narrative analysis approach based on literature review. The findings indicate that school-based waste management successfully shapes students to be sensitive, responsible, and compliant with plastic-free policies. Program implementation reduces waste volume through socialization, waste-sorting education, the habituation of bringing personal meals and utensils, and environmentally friendly canteen management. The implications highlight that school-based waste management is not only effective in cultivating environmentally conscious character but also relevant as a primary education contribution to climate change mitigation in line with SDG 13.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijmurhica

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Engineering Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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An objective of the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education is to promote the wide dissemination of the results of systematic scholarly inquiries into the broad field of multidiscipline research. This journal is intended to be the journal for publishing articles ...