Title: Integrating environmental paradigms and urban indices for sustainable waste management: a holistic approach to support environmental education

Authors: Enggar Utari; Rida Oktorida Khastini; Hartanto Sanjaya; Dian Rachmawati; Maudi Fatimatuzzahra

Addresses: Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Banten, 42117, Indonesia ' Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Banten, 42117, Indonesia ' Research Center for Geoinformatics, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta Pusat, 10340, Indonesia ' Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Banten, 42117, Indonesia ' Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Banten, 42117, Indonesia

Abstract: As Indonesia undergoes rapid urbanisation, integrating environmental paradigms with urban indices is essential for sustainable waste management. This study explores the synergy between the new environmental paradigm (NEP) and the normalised difference built-up index (NDBI) to develop a holistic waste management strategy that supports environmental education. The NEP assesses societal attitudes toward ecocentric and sustainable behaviours, while the NDBI identifies densely populated areas with high waste generation potential. Leveraging advanced geospatial tools such as Google Earth Engine and ArcGIS, this study analyses waste bank distribution and urban density across 12 sub-districts in Serang District. Findings reveal the presence of nine active waste banks, one digital waste bank, four inactive facilities, and two in development. Communities embracing ecocentric principles through active waste banks contribute to sustainable environmental change, whereas areas with inactive waste banks reflect challenges in resource management and urban expansion constraints. In order to foster sustainable waste management, it is essential to interact with the community, as demonstrated by the Serang Subdistrict. By integrating environmental paradigms and urban indices, this study offers a comprehensive framework for waste management strategies that support urban sustainability and environmental education.

Keywords: environmental paradigms; urban indices; waste management; sustainable development; education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWM.2026.153412

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2026 Vol.39 No.4, pp.398 - 419

Received: 15 Nov 2024
Accepted: 10 Apr 2025
Published online: 07 May 2026 *

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