Green Practices of Students in Higher Education Institution

Abstract

Sustainable practices in Philippine higher education remain inconsistent despite CHED support for UN SDGs 12 and 13. This study explored green behaviors among 170 Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management students at a state university in Negros Occidental (AY 2023–2024). Using stratified random sampling, data were collected via a validated Likert questionnaire (Cronbach’s α = 0.769) and analyzed with t-tests and ANOVA across involvement, water and energy conservation, and waste management. Students frequently practiced green behaviors, excelling in energy and water conservation but showing minimal club participation. Differences by sex and age were not significant. Findings, grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior, suggest a preference for individual action and highlight the need for structured clubs, curriculum integration, reporting systems, and faculty modeling to strengthen sustainability in HEIs.