We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Research on the Behavior of Use of Nylon Bag of the People of Thai Nguyen City
AI summary Read the abstract
This survey study assessed plastic bag use behaviors among 221 residents of Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam, finding that while most people are aware of environmental harms from plastic bags, many continue to use them. The findings suggest a need for targeted public education and accessible alternative products to shift behavior.
This study was conducted to assess the behavior of using plastic bags of Thai Nguyen city people. Data of the study were collected from a direct survey of 221 consumers using plastic bags in Thai Nguyen city. Through descriptive statistical method, the study has shown important contents related to people's awareness of Thai Nguyen city about the harmful effects of plastic bags on the environment, on human health, and on usage behavior of plastic bags and the demand for replacement products for plastic bags of people in Thai Nguyen city. From the research results, the authors have proposed some recommendations to improve the behavior of using plastic bags of Thai Nguyen city people.
More Papers Like This
Analyzing Consumer Behaviors and Attitudes Towards Plastic Bag Consumption in Hanoi Wet Markets
AI summary Read the abstract
This study surveyed consumer attitudes and behaviors toward plastic bag use at wet markets in Hanoi, Vietnam, using preference surveys and demographic data. Linear regression was used to identify factors influencing consumer valuation of reusable alternatives.
Plastic Waste Generation and Management in Thoi Lai District, Can Tho City, Vietnam
AI summary Read the abstract
This study assessed plastic waste generation and management practices in Thoi Lai district, Can Tho City, Vietnam, through household waste sampling and survey interviews. The average domestic solid waste generation was 0.3 kg per person per day, with plastic waste comprising 11.7% of that total; shopping bags were the largest single plastic category at 34.7%. The study found that plastic waste is not separated from other domestic waste and that community awareness of plastic pollution impacts remains low.
Prevalence of Plastic Usage and the Factors Associated With It Among Adults in Perambalur District of South India: A Cross-Sectional Study
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers surveyed 1,200 adults in South India about their plastic use habits, finding that 92.5% use plastic daily despite widespread awareness of its harms and local bans on plastic bags. The study found that younger, urban, more educated, and male participants were the heaviest plastic users, indicating that awareness alone is not enough to change behavior.
Household-Level Strategies to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution in a Transitional Country
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers surveyed 730 Vietnamese households on plastic waste management strategies, finding that waste sorting, environmental fund contributions, and willingness to relocate from polluted areas varied based on socioeconomic factors and environmental awareness.
Plastic Waste Management in Urban Vietnam: Household Behavior and Policy Solutions
AI summary Read the abstract
A study of 430 households in Ho Chi Minh City found that even though most people worry about plastic pollution, they still rely heavily on single-use bags and bottles and rarely sort or recycle their waste. The research shows that simple household recycling habits could meaningfully cut oil use, electricity consumption, landfill space, and carbon emissions — but real progress will require better infrastructure and policies, not just good intentions. This matters because unmanaged plastic waste often ends up breaking down into microplastics that contaminate water, food, and eventually our bodies, so improving recycling systems is a step toward reducing that exposure.
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.