Behavioural Patterns of Plastic Use by Indigenes of Ho: Influence of Awareness Levels, Attitudinal Change and Legislative Frameworks

Richard Kwadzo Asare, Ernest Edem Tulasi, Mohammed Takase and Raymond Kirk Apawu

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, 2023, vol. 12, issue 2, 67-83

Abstract: Most research findings in Ghana and all over the globe lay much emphasis on the technical knowledge of plastics; especially giving preference to the biodegradable over the synthetic/Single-Use plastics. Questionnaires were administered to about 200 respondents in the Ho Municipality out of which 163 responses were filled and returned. Results showed that of all the variables tested only Legislative Framework has a meaningful impact on the behaviour of Ho indigenes. Awareness level- (Synthetic Plastics and Biodegradable Plastics) as well as Attitudinal Change do not influence people’s behaviour when using plastics. Findings from this study are further discussed and recommendations were proffered to instil eco-friendly behaviour among people.

Date: 2023
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