Gestión de residuos de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos (RAEE) para la sostenibilidad universitaria: Estudio de caso en la Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Unidad regional los Mochis (UAdeO-URLM)

Lennin Enrique Amador Castro; Román Edén Parra Galaviz; Esther Graciela Lizárraga Mata; Wendy Lizbeth Lizárraga Mata; Manuel Cota Ruiz

doi:10.61273/neyart.v4i1.200

Authors

Lennin Enrique Amador Castro National Technological Institute of Mexico
Román Edén Parra Galaviz Autonomous University of Sinaloa
Esther Graciela Lizárraga Mata National Technological Institute of Mexico
Wendy Lizbeth Lizárraga Mata National Technological Institute of Mexico
Manuel Cota Ruiz National Technological Institute of Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61273/neyart.v4i1.200

Keywords:

Electronic waste, University sustainability, Circular economy, Environmental management

Abstract

The increasing use of digital technologies in higher education institutions has led to a sustained rise in the generation of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which represents an environmental challenge due to the presence of hazardous substances, but also an opportunity for material recovery under circular economy schemes. This study analyzes students’ perceptions of WEEE management based on a random sample from students at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente Unidad Regional Los Mochis Regional (UAdeO-URLM), with the aim of identifying key institutional challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. A descriptive study was conducted using a Likert-scale questionnaire that assessed dimensions of environmental knowledge, current practices, infrastructure, willingness to change, and academic training. The reliability of the instrument was evaluated using IBM SPSS software through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The results are expected to strengthen university environmental management policies and promote strategies aimed at the integrated management of WEEE.

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