Perception and Behavioural Changes of Residents and Enterprises under the Plastic Bag Restricting Law (original) (raw)

Government efforts in managing plastic bags usage

Вопросы государственного и муниципального управления, 2019

Despite awareness of the importance of sustaining the environment plus regulations to deter the use of plastic bags when shopping, ceasing to use plastic bags is a behavior that does not come easily to Indonesian consumers. Our survey shows that government regulations alone do not have a direct eff ect in lessening the use of plastic bags. However, it turns out that guidance through the presence of eco-friendly awareness could be used by the government as a basis to manage consumer behavior in the market. Given this, the Indonesian government would be able to make better policies related to the use of plastic bags in Indonesia, for example, to create a policy where a percentage of goods sold have to be in the form of green products. Indonesian customers tend to reduce their plastic bag usage or purchase green products as a reaction to eco-friendly awareness. Th is study comes up with a law-like generalization model with regarding to the relationship among variables: government regulations, eco-friendly awareness, the intention to continue using plastic bags, and the intention to purchase green products. Th is study reveals that the government managing consumer behavior solely through campaigning on eco-friendly matters is not suffi cient. Th ey should emphasize more on providing good quality green products in addition to raising community awareness of environmental sustainability, since this research has found that green products are an alternative to using plastic bags.

Ban on Plastic Bags Usage: Consumer Perception of Single-Use Plastic Bags in Traditional Market

Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, 2021

The policy of prohibiting the use of disposable plastic bags in force in Indonesia is an attempt by the government to reduce the amount of plastic waste. However, the effectiveness of the policy is still questionable, because it is only applied in modern retail stores, while the biggest contributor to plastic bag waste is in the traditional market. This study aims to determine consumer perceptions of government policy regarding the prohibition of the use of disposable plastic bags in traditional markets and the amount of their willingness to pay (willingness to pay) for each plastic bag used. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire to traditional market consumers. The results of the study revealed that the majority of consumers agreed if the policy was applied in traditional markets, but with a note of its gradual application. They also agreed with the implementation of paid plastic bags. Their reasoning is based on the perception that the policy can increase public awareness and concern to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags. The average value of consumers' willingness to pay for a plastic bag varies and can still be reached, so consumers are still willing to pay more. So, if you want to reduce the use of plastic bags in the community, the price of plastic bags must be even more expensive or look for alternatives to plastic bags, such as the use of shopping baskets/bags or the use of environmentally friendly plastic bags.

Government Efforts in Managing Plastic Bags

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The Effect Of Green Marketing Of Plastic Bag Ban Policy In Modern Retail Stores On Consumer Green Behavior In Bogor City

E3S Web of Conferences

The plastic bag ban policy in every modern retail store is a policy made by the Bogor City Government to reduce plastic waste and encourage an environmentally friendly lifestyle. This policy is stipulated in the Bogor Mayoral Regulation Number 61 of 2018. The policy marketing can be carried out by green marketing process. This study aimed to identify the public response regarding the use of their shopping bags, to identify consumer perception of the plastic bag ban policy, and to identify the effect of green marketing of plastic bag ban policy on green behavior in Bogor City. Primary data was obtained through questionnaire and secondary data were obtained from the archive of Bogor Industry and Trade Department. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and structural equation models. The results indicated that after the policy was implemented, more consumers were willing to reduce the use of plastic bags and bring their shopping bags. The green marketing process which had a sign...

Consumer Participation and Effectiveness of the No Plastic Bag Day Program in Malaysia

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies

In 2011, Malaysia introduced the No Plastic Bag Day program where stores charge a levy of MYR0.20 (USD0.06) on ach plastic bag used. Based on observations, participation in the program is moderate, with 47.7% of consumers willingly paid the levy. Those who bring their own bags are mostly female, Malay and Chinese customers. Consumers in the central region tend to avoid the levy. Based on findings of study, the NPBD program is 52.3% effective. In order to discourage the use of plastic bags, the government may need to reconsider the amount of levy charged on consumers. Keywords: public participation; effectiveness; plastic bag; levyeISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavio...

Consumer Behavior on the Policy of Banning the Use of Plastic Bag in Kuantan

KnE Social Sciences, 2019

By and by, natural issues sway our everyday lives. It is important to battle the difficulties that come as unnatural weather change issues. Among marker components of an Earth-wide temperature, boost is waste created from plastic sacks. Plastic sacks have turned into a significant device for controlling nature, and its impact is tremendous. With expanded ecological issues brought about by plastic sacks throughout the most recent decade, biodegradable plastic packs (BPBs) seem like an ideal arrangement as they are intended to disintegrate totally, without leaving a reasonable impression. Consequently, the fundamental target of this venture is to expand mindfulness among buyers to supplant plastic sacks to BPBs. This is an examination that incorporates a quantitative research way to deal with distinguish key vital elements that impact the utilization of BPB among purchasers. The hypothesis of arranged conduct, by (Ajzen and Maden, 1986) will be utilized in this investigation. As a hug...

No plastic bag campaign day in Malaysia and the policy implication

The weekly No Plastic Bag Campaign Day comprises of an added charge of MYR 0.20 (USD 0.06) per plastic bag in supermarkets and grocery stores. The objective is to reduce plastic bag consumption and save the environment. However, the campaign has provoked a range of reactions from the public including consumers, policy makers, environmentalists and the plastic industry. Considering consumers as the major consequence , this paper evaluates the impact of the campaign on consumer awareness, knowledge , attitude and behavior and discusses and explores the various implications of the policy. The study gathers a questionnaire survey from 262 households in the State of Johor and employs a semi-structured interview with the relevant stakeholders. A descriptive statistical analysis as well as T test and correlations analysis has been performed using the Statistical Software for Social Science. The T test analysis explains the complex relationship between attitude and behavior. Consumers are more supportive of the plastic bag ban in the supermarkets but not its extension to other types of public markets. The study records the consumers' behavior-changing process in the three types of anti-consumer behavior, listed as (1) fully anti-consumption (67 %), (2) partial anti-consumption (33 %) and (3) no anti-consumption this last group comprising of those who resent and dissatisfy of the No Plastic Bag Campaign. The first type of fully anti-consumption behavior reveals the potential of reusable shopping bag practice to be implemented coupled with the educational Bring Your Own Shopping Bag campaign. The plastic bag levy in Malaysia can be seen as part of the government effort to create a sustainable consumption society; however, it needs a support from the regulatory or legislative framework that will provide clear guidelines and mechanisms for consumers, the retailers, supermarkets and the plastic industry. The implications of plastic bag usage for garbage bin liners as part of the basic

Factors influencing the reduction of plastic bag consumption in Cambodian supermarkets

Cambodia Journal of Basic and Applied Research (CJBAR), 2020

In 2017, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) introduced Sub-Decree 168 on the Management of Plastic Bags. It legislated that a 0.10 USD fee would be paid by consumers for each plastic bag they were provided at a supermarket. However, the reduction in plastic bag consumption by supermarkets has been quite limited. This paper analyses the factors that influence the reduction of plastic bag use by supermarket customers in Phnom Penh. It considers socioeconomic characteristics, access to information, existing knowledge, attitudes, and practices, as well as the willingness to pay a fee to use a plastic bag. A survey of 403 customers in five supermarkets was conducted to assess these factors. The study reveals that lack of available information, and poor knowledge, attitudes, and practices presented challenges for the goal of reducing plastic consumption in supermarkets. The inconvenience of a reduction in plastic bag use was found to result in negative attitudes towards the fee. Plastic bag consumption remained high at 1 to 7 bags per visit to a supermarket. Willingness-to-pay the scheduled fee was shown to have minimal influence on the number of plastic bags they used. Thus, this study recommends an increase in the fee to 0.125 USD per bag. A binary logistic regression was used to show that greater access to information, as well as changes in knowledge, attitudes, information, would have a significant influence on the reduction of plastic bag use in supermarkets.

Factors affecting the intentions to implement a “no plastic policy” in Cotabato City, Philippines

Davao Research Journal

Plastic materials are one of the contributors to environmental problems. The detrimental effects of plastic pollution on the environment and human health are well established. Currently, the Philippines has been considered one of the countries which have high plastic loads which are mostly mismanaged. Although several measures and policies were already laid down, however, these were not properly implemented. Thus, determining the factors that may affect the proper implementation of pro-environmental policies is very important to mitigate the effects of plastic pollution. In this study, the factors affecting the intentions to implement the no-plastic policy among the junior high school students at Notre Dame University, Cotabato City were investigated. This study applies the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and employs Structural Equation Model (SEM) to determine the factors affecting the intentions to implement a no-plastic policy. A total of 210 students were randomly surveyed in t...

Perception and Behavioural Changes of Residents and Enterprises under the Plastic Bag Restricting Law (original) (raw)

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