Motivating factors behind the public’s use of smart recycling systems: perceived playfulness and environmental concern

Abstract Smart cities around the world are seeking effective ways to recycle waste. A smart recycling service system is a new method that allows people engage in environmental protection. Previous studies on have only focused concerns. Whether public intention use influenced by concern or perceived playfulness has yet be explored. Therefore, this study proposes modified technology acceptance model discuss impact of and systems. We adopted maximum likelihood estimation as measurement for study. The results show both motivate However, impacts more than had most significant among four factors discussed when improve promote systems, focus should shift promoting enhance their environmentally-friendly behavior playful way. This provides insights into improvement systems implications them.