Purpose - This research aims to explore the role of awareness of harm and responsibility for environmental protection in reducing pollution from single-use plastic bags (SPBs) in coastal communities (CCs). To this end, this study develops and tests a unique model that explains residents'...

Different policy instruments have been used to reduce the production and consumption of plastic products, and increase recycling. In particular, several countries have imposed either a ban or a tax on single-use plastic packaging, motivated by their contribution to marine plastic pollution....

Ein Ziel des Forschungsvorhabens ist es, ein nationales Äquivalent für das europäische Eigenmittel auf nicht-recycelte Kunststoffverpackungsabfälle zu erarbeiten. Dabei stehen die zu erreichenden positiven Lenkungswirkungen, also vor allem die Reduktion des nicht-recycelten Abfalls an...

Policymakers have little experience regarding designing the right levels of pricing for plastic bags. The ineffectiveness of charging for bags, in countries such as South Africa, makes it imperative that we map the demand curve. Getting the charge "right" depends on the size of the externality....

The Population explosion has led to excessive consumption and exploitation of natural resources resulting in degradation of the biophysical environment. Many agitations have gained momentum in various parts of the world to protect it from environmental degradation. Many governments have banned...