Environmental Sustainability and Green Campus:Study on Knowledge and Practice of Using GreenEnvironmental Artifacts among TVET Students inSarawak

Abstract

Environmental education plays an essential role in ensuring environmental sustainability and a green campus among students. The physical components and layouts of an establishment that are intended to preserve environmental sustainability are referred to as "green artifacts." These artifacts consist of infrastructure, materials, and structures that aid in educating the institution's staff about green practices. Sarawak has a growing number of TVET institutions, but empirical studies specifically focusing on students’ awareness and practices related to green artifacts remain very limited. Good environmental knowledge and practices serve as key drivers in increasing the use of green artifacts among TVET students. Therefore, this study is to reveal knowledge and practices of using green environmental artifacts among TVET student in Sarawak. The survey employed a quantitative approach using questionnaires involving 401 respondents (n=401). Research findings indicated that TVET students in Kuching had the knowledge and practice of using green environmental artefacts at a high level. This study implementation of green artefact environment among TVET students is important as it can influence their environmental practices and attitudes, which can lead towards the green campus.