The pressing issue of plastic bag usage and the need for immediate solutions in Chau Thanh district, Ben Tre province

Abstract

The study provides information about the current plastic bag usage situation and alternative solutions. The survey and sample collection were conducted in Chau Thanh district, Ben Tre province. The study used a pre-designed questionnaire for 120 households in the district. The research showed that people use many plastic bags due to the benefits these products bring, such as convenience, lightness, and low cost. The most common frequency of use is 3 - 5 bags per day, accounting for 40 %. 53 % of households recognized that excessive use of plastic bags would hurt the environment, including soil and water. 65 % of households believed that replacing plastic bags with environmentally friendly bags is necessary. The study proposed five measures to promote the use of environmentally friendly bags, with 57 % of opinions from the surveyed households suggesting lowering the cost of the products and designing environmentally friendly bags with better appearance and colours.