شبكة المعلومات العربية التربوية

The increase of the solid Wastes that threatens Jordanian Environment is related to several factors such as: the population growth, the consuming behavior, the lack of environmental awareness among community members, and the shortage of legislative laws that control these wastes. This study attempts to measure the environmental awareness of the importance of recycling programs in the Jordanian community. The study follows Social Survey of taking a random sample of a group of students in Jordanian Public Universities. This sample consists of 695 female and male students. A questionnaire, following the five point Likert scale, has been conducted for the purpose of collecting information. SPSS statistics program has been used to process this information. Moreover, the environmental awareness from a behavioristic, cultural, and economic aspect of the sample has been measured. In conclusion, this study has pointed out that the awareness of the importance of recycling in Jordanian community has been high in its cultural and economic dimensions among the subjects of the study. 88.5% of the sample participants think of the economic and environmental importance of these programs. 75% of the sample contributors are ready to take part in recycling programs. Participants stressed on the importance of effective administration to make the recycling programs successful. (Published Abstract)