An exploration of the factors concerned with reducing the use of plastic carrier bags in Bangkok, Thailand
by Hohmann, Roland; Chutawat Wattana; Phichittra Sracheam; Supichaya Siriapornsakul; Vorapot Ruckthum
Title: | An exploration of the factors concerned with reducing the use of plastic carrier bags in Bangkok, Thailand |
Author(s): | Hohmann, Roland
Chutawat Wattana Phichittra Sracheam Supichaya Siriapornsakul Vorapot Ruckthum |
Issued date: | 2016 |
Citation: | ABAC ODI Journal : Vision. Action. Outcome. 3, 2 (July-December 2016), 162-181 |
Abstract: |
This research is an exploratory study to examine the attitude of people in Bangkok, Thailand, towards the reduction in use of plastic shopping bags. The research objective is to provide recommendations for policymakers as well as stakeholders in the public and private sector as to how plastic bag use may be effectively reduced. Key findings are that the four factors of the independent variable 'Use of plastic bags in Bangkok' and four of the demographic variables Gender, Nationality, Age, and Occupation are all significantly related to the dependent variable 'Intention to reduce the use of plastic bags'. Additionally, the study shows that regulatory measures like a plastic bag charge may initially reduce the use of plastic bags; however, the effect may only be short-term due to the minimal cost of the bag compared to the cost of items purchased. A number of alternatives are considered such as the substitution of engineered recycled paper containers and bags. however, the main long-term solution is seen as the promotion of a concern for the environment via waste control and recycling as a personal issue (particularly among children) leading to cultural adjustment rather than promotion of any particular project. |
Subject(s): | ABAC ODI Journal : -- Vision. Action. Outcome.
ABAC ODI Journal : -- Vision. Action. Outcome. -- 2016 |
Keyword(s): | Plastic bags
recycling Pollution Levy Retail sector Regulatory measures |
Resource type: | Journal Article |
Extent: | 20 pages |
Type: | Text |
File type: | application/pdf |
Language: | eng |
Rights: | This work is protected by copyright. Reproduction or distribution of the work in any format is prohibited without written permission of the copyright owner. |
Rights holder(s): | Assumption University |
URI: | http://repository.au.edu/handle/6623004553/18159 |
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