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THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN FOR DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS – IS THERE A VIABLE SOLUTION?

THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN FOR DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS – IS THERE A VIABLE SOLUTION?



Several billion plastic shopping bags are used by consumers in Australia everyday – the majority of which end up in our waterways, national parks and as land-fill. This has clearly become a major environmental concern to both the government and many environmental groups. Possible solutions to the problem, which have been raised in the past, range from an “appropriate” levy on the use of plastic bags at checkouts in supermarkets to an outright ban on their use. Hence, the main aim of this research is to explore the possible solutions to reducing / ceasing the use of disposable plastic shopping bags, which will have the potential of being accepted by the wider population.

Target Market:

Consumers over the age of 18 years and who are responsible for their household’s shopping.

Research Aims:

Develop a socio-demographic profile of consumers who support / do not su...

Posted by: Sandeep Jador

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