Environmental Practices in Philippine Coastal Tourism: Waste Segregation Behavior Among Beach Resorts in San Dionisio, Iloilo

This study investigated the extent of waste segregation practices among beach resorts in the municipality of San Dionisio, Iloilo, Philippines, focusing on the influence of demographic factors and institutional settings. Using a descriptive-comparative research design, data were collected from 100 resort staff across ten beach resorts through structured questionnaires and direct observation. Statistical analyses, including the Mann–Whitney U Test and Kruskal–Wallis H Test, were employed to examine differences in waste segregation practices, knowledge, attitudes, perceived barriers, and observable behaviors based on respondents’ sex, age, educational attainment, and resort affiliation. Results indicated that sex and age did not significantly influence respondents’ waste segregation practices, attitudes, or perceived challenges. In contrast, educational attainment significantly affected actual practices and observational awareness, while differences among resorts were significant across all indicators—practices and behavior, knowledge and awareness, attitude and perception, barriers and challenges, and observation. These findings highlight that organizational policies, staff training, and resource allocation play a more critical role than individual demographic characteristics in shaping waste management practices. The study underscores the importance of implementing standardized waste segregation protocols and continuous staff education to ensure consistent environmental sustainability across beach resorts.