Factors Affecting Plastic Waste Management in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State Nigeria
Journal: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (Vol.5, No. 1)Publication Date: 2021-01-21
Authors : Onyebueke Ogechukwu O Onwuka Shalom U;
Page : 418-424
Keywords : plastics waste; management; factors;
Abstract
Plastic waste ubiquity in the environment poses lots of threats to the ecosystem. The improper management of these wastes has led to the deterioration of the aesthetic beauty of the environment, blocking of drainage systems thereby causing an overflow of water, loss of aquatic life, reduction of soil fertility, pollution of water bodies. Therefore this study was aimed at determining the factors affecting plastic waste management in Enugu Metropolis using a survey design method. Data obtained were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis PCA . Results showed that governmental, attitudinal, political, and economic factors are the factors that affect plastic waste management in Enugu Metropolis. Attitudinal change by the public towards the use of plastic products and management of its corresponding waste is necessary. This can be achieved through awareness creation on the environmental impact of plastic waste. Enactment of strong policies on plastic waste by the government, with the implementation of strict enforcement restraining orders, is fundamental. Onyebueke, Ogechukwu O | Onwuka, Shalom U "Factors Affecting Plastic Waste Management in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd35885.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/enviormental-science/35885/factors-affecting-plastic-waste-management-in-enugu-metropolis-enugu-state-nigeria/onyebueke-ogechukwu-o
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