We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Nutritional and Functional Role of Spices in Human Health and Diet
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers designed a six-month Social and Behavior Change Communication campaign targeting market-goers and vendors in Baguio City, Philippines, to improve compliance with an existing single-use plastic bag ordinance through environmental education, media outreach, and hands-on workshops for making reusable bag alternatives.
This paper presents a strategy aimed at reducing and ultimately help eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags (SUPBs) within Baguio City, Philippines, particularly focusing on public markets. The campaign responds to observed persistent challenges in enforcing City Ordinance 35 s. 2017 ('The Plastic and Styrofoam-Free Baguio Ordinance'). The communication strategy employs a Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) framework. The primary target audiences are Public Market-Goers and Public Market-Vendors, with secondary focus on the Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR). The General Objective is to improve knowledge and increase participation among market-goers and vendors regarding the zero single-use plastic bag goal in Baguio City within a six-month period. Key strategies involve Environmental Education (via video presentations and publication materials emphasizing global/local plastic pollution, photodegradation time, and effects on soil, water, and the food chain); Advertisement and Public Relations (through news articles in local media outlets and public postings of the city ordinance); and Promotion of alternatives (such as eco-bags, soluble plastic bags, and bayong). A practical component includes a workshop for market-goers and vendors on making reusable bags, which could also serve as an income source. Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation will be conducted through a comprehensive online survey after six months, assessing factors such as frequency of SUPB usage, awareness of environmental impact, and attitudes toward reusable alternatives. Weekly checking will also be conducted to monitor implementation and ensure the plan stays on track. The campaign utilizes existing macro-policies (RA 9003) and micro-policies (City Ordinance 35 s. 2017) as enabling mechanisms Keywords: Single Use Plastic, Environment, Plastic Bags, Baguio City10.52403/ijrr.20260441
More Papers Like This
Stop the Plastikan natin, Baguio! Environmental Communication Plan Towards Zero Single- Use Plastic Bag in Baguio City
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers designed a Social and Behavior Change Communication campaign to support enforcement of Baguio City's single-use plastic ordinance, targeting public market vendors and shoppers with environmental education, media outreach, and hands-on workshops for making reusable bags over a six-month implementation window.
Effectiveness of intervention on behaviour change against use of non-biodegradable plastic bags: a systematic review
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers systematically reviewed government policies aimed at reducing single-use plastic bag consumption, finding that outright bans and higher consumer taxes are significantly more effective than regulations based only on bag thickness. The results show that well-designed public policy can shift consumer behavior toward more sustainable choices, though the behavioral changes can fade without ongoing reinforcement.
Exploring the alternative solutions and strategies of toledo city government for the damaging impact of single-use plastic bag in the environment
AI summary Read the abstract
Residents of Toledo City in the Philippines were surveyed about their concerns regarding single-use plastic disposal and their views on government strategies to address the problem, with results showing strong public awareness and support for bans and alternatives. The study highlights community attitudes as an important input for designing effective municipal plastic waste reduction policies.
Behavioral insights into reusable bag adoption: Evaluating the effectiveness of the theory of planned behavior in Lahore
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers investigated the behavioral determinants of reusable bag adoption over single-use plastic bags, using behavioral insights frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness of policy interventions and identify factors that drive sustained reuse rather than one-time uptake.
Evaluating plastic bag levies: A systematic review of behavioural, regulatory, and normative pathways
AI summary Read the abstract
This systematic review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines evaluated the effectiveness of plastic bag levies and related interventions across 16 eligible studies. Findings showed economic instruments like levies produce the largest and most consistent reductions in plastic bag consumption, while multi-layered strategies combining charges with education and social norms offer the greatest long-term effectiveness.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.