A STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARENESS AT SPORTS EVENTS IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA

The thesis evaluates the impact of waste management practices on environmental sustainability at sporting events in Indonesia. The aim is to provide insights into waste perceptions, gender differences, and sustainable strategies through three main objectives. First, it reviews existing theories on waste and its management, particularly in the context of environmental sustainability awareness at sporting events. Second, it gathers perceptions through primary research in Jakarta, specifically highlighting gender differences in waste management at sporting events. Finally, the study formulates recommendations to improve waste management for future sustainability while addressing gender disparities. The methodology includes a mixed methods approach, combining literature review and empirical analysis through surveys. Findings reveal significant gender differences in waste perceptions, highlighting the need for customized, comprehensive strategies in sports events. The thesis concludes that personalized waste management strategies are essential for sustainable sports events. Recommendations include gender-specific waste management strategies, comprehensive awareness campaigns, partnerships with environmental organizations, and ongoing evaluation. Future research could focus on long-term studies, cross-cultural analysis, behavioral influences, and technology integration to advance sustainable waste practices at sporting events in Indonesia.