Abstract
The purpose of this study is to clarify pupils' recognition, consciousness action toward refuse problem, in relation to their independent ability of life. The results obtained were as follows: 1. Pupils who have more independent ability of life recognized the quantity and distinction of refuse in their homes. 2. The problem of increasing refuse were recognized as "the limit on dumping ground" and "environmental destruction". The factors of increasing refuse were recognized as the pursuit of mental affluence and consumer's behavior in on affluent society. The means to reduction of refuse were pointed out to "reconsiderone's consumption attitude" and to "recycle". 3. Almost half of the pupils did nothing for reduction of refuse. But pupils who have more independent ability of cleaning his/her own room or others showed some action for it. Pupils who do something for reduciton of refuse would continue doing so as well as increase other practices in daily life. Pupils who do nothing for reduction of refuse showed willingness to do it from now on. 4. The results were influenced by school level, living environment, life experience, and learning experience.
