LEGAL AWARENESS OF Z GENERATION IN WASTE MANAGEMENT AS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 12 OF LAW NO. 18 OF 2008 CONCERNING WASTE MANAGEMENT (CASE STUDY IN TULUNGAGUNG)

Article 12 Law No. 18 of 2008 regulates the role of the community in waste management. An increase in the amount of waste is closely related to an increase in human activity, population, and diversity of human life. To overcome the problem of increasing the volume of waste, one of the right measures to be taken is to suppress the growth of the volume of waste at its source, one of which is by empowering Z Generation. However, the current facts show that Z Generation tends to care less about the environment around them because they feel that it is not their responsibility. With the aim of analyzing the legal awareness of Z Generation in waste management and describing the factors that can influence the legal awareness of Z Generation in Tulungagung Regency in managing waste, this research was conducted. Qualitative methods were used in this study, with data collection techniques through questionnaires. Data sources were obtained from primary and secondary data using qualitative descriptive data analysis methods. The results of the study stated that the level of legal awareness of Z Generation in Tulungagung Regency in waste management could have been higher. This can be seen from the four indicators, namely, knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and patterns of legal behavior related to waste management that are not fulfilled. Various factors, including education, community work, access to information, and the environment, influence Z Generation's legal awareness of managing waste. Therefore, socialization and counseling are needed from the government, especially the Tulungagung Regency Environmental Service, regarding waste management to increase public legal awareness, especially among Z Generation in Tulungagung Regency.