Identifying and Prioritizing of the Practical Challenges and Solutions of Pro-Environmental Behavior of Greenhouse Cucumber Growers in Tarand District

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1 Department of Agricultural science, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

2 M.Sc in Rural Development, Department of Agricultural Science, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Agricultural Science, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This study was conducted to identify and prioritize the challenges and Solutions of pro-environmental behavior of 120 greenhouse cucumber growers in Tarand district through Delphi technique during two rounds. Findings showed that the overuse of chemical inputs was recognized as the most important pro-environmental behavior challenge. Furthermore, using disposable plastic coatings, improper waste management, and using diesel were the important pro-environmental challenges, respectively. In addition, the results showed that to address these challenges, first the adverse impacts of using chemical inputs must be explained; Eco-friendly alternative inputs should be introduced; the separation, recycling and proper disposal of waste should be trained and encouraged; and finally the use of solar and other clean types of energy need to be trained and encouraged. Next, after raising the level of environmental awareness of farmers, in order to implement the training provided, financial and credit support; access to Eco-friendly inputs, equipment and technologies; and the development of environmental laws should be the focus of politicians and those who are in charge.

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Journals of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development
Volume 10, Issue 3
May 2022
Pages 119-137

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