Investigating the Role of Tourists and Impact of Knowledge, Behaviour, and Attitude Towards Plastic Waste Generation

Prashant Pandey (), Manisha Dhiman (), Priyanka Chopra () and Amit Adlakha ()
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Prashant Pandey: CPCB
Manisha Dhiman: IMS Unison University, Kothal Gate
Priyanka Chopra: IMS Unison University, Kothal Gate
Amit Adlakha: IMS Unison University, Kothal Gate

Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2023, vol. 3, issue 2, 1013-1027

Abstract: Abstract Tourism is one of the lifelines in nations for their strong economy. Through the expansion of tourism industry, enormous amounts of plastic materials are disposed that have detrimental effects on environment, animal and human health. The present study demonstrates the role of tourists on generation of plastic waste and further statistical approach was used to investigate the impact of knowledge, behaviour, and attitude of tourists towards generation of plastic waste. Result shows that the tourists play key role in generating plastic waste at outdoor places which is a serious issue that could block drainage ways in city which leads to many waters born disease. The study highlights that the awareness can make certain changes in plastic waste generation and can bridge the knowledge–practice gap. Moreover, the circular economy can offer opportunity to exploit plastic waste into various decorative and useful products that can generate income to local community and help to reduce plastic wastes. It is also important to highlight that the government needs to take care of surveillance in the market on using plastic bags either by sellers or consumers.

Keywords: Tourism; Plastic waste; Waste management; ANOVA; Circular economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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