SMK DATUK PETER MOJUNTIN STUDENTS PERCEPTIONS REGARDING RECYCLING PROGRAM

This study was conducted to evaluate the perception of secondary school students on recycling programs at Datuk Peter Mojuntin's school in Penampang, Sabah. The study involved quantitative methods with questionnaires used to collect data and also qualitatively to examine students' perceptions of recycling programs and recycling bins. A total of 180 respondents were assigned through simple random sampling and the selection of respondents was fourth-grade students studying in this school. Descriptive statistics by percentage were obtained for use in the analysis of the study. The selected study sample represents the entire student body of the school which aims to provide feedback on the implementation of various recycling programs to foster recycling practices within the students. The results show that schoolchildren are aware of the various recycling programs and they are also aware of the importance of recycling but putting this into practice is difficult. Overall analysis shows that students' perceptions and involvement in recycling programs are low. Therefore, all parties in the school district should work together and work hard to ensure that students are aware of the importance of implementing recycling programs in order to address the problem of waste in schools which in turn promotes recycling practices in students. It is hoped that such a program will transform the practice and attract students' attention and interest in various recycling programs, while also educating students to love the environment and to maintain the cleanliness of the school.