Perceptions of Ibaanians Towards a “No Plastic Policy” in Ibaan Public Market

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Plastic gives a helping hand, but they are polluting our land. This statement explains that plastic bags might seem harmless, but there are reasons to have concerns about their very existence. The purpose of this study is to determine the perceptions of vendors and buyers towards "No Plastic Policy" in Ibaan Public Market. in order to reduce the usage of plastic bags.

METHODS

Through quantitative research methods, which emphasize objective measurements and the statistical, mathematical, or numerical analysis of data collected through survey questionnaires or by manipulating pre-existing statistical data using computational techniques.

RESULTS

Results have shown that the implementation of the "No Plastic Policy" in Ibaan Public Market has a good effect because it will help in protecting the environment as well as humans. Moreover, it has been argued that there is a significant relationship between the perceptions of the respondents towards "No Plastic Policy" and their age, sex, educational attainment, and market player.

DISCUSSIONS

This is strengthened by the complexity theory wherein it states the examining a program's success must not only include references to elements related to program participants but also to the relationships of participants with each other and with the environment in which they act and how that process of implementing strategies, policies, programs, and action plans that allows to form utilize its resources to take advantage of opportunities in the competitive environment (Hamington 2006). Further, the researchers concluded that the dissemination materials could be developed to promote the "No Plastic Policy."