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Research on the Behavior of Use of Nylon Bag of the People of Thai Nguyen City
Summary
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.
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