Abstract:
Solid waste management is usually regarded as a major environmental issues-particularly
in larger cities, however until now its generation is unavoidable and highly neglected in
most developing countries as it was not a big issue earlier, but now it turned out to be a
great problem and widely known concept to municipal authorities throughout the world.
This study aimed at understanding the perception and attitude of people of G-6 and F-7
sectors on the ban of plastic bags and the corresponding changes in various attributes and
usage associated with it. This study used a cross-sectional survey method and data was
collected from 281 households, 99 shopkeepers, and 20 C.D.A officials through a
questionnaire survey. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science
(SPSS). Results showed that 96 % of residents of G-6, 86 % of F-7, and 81% of kachi abadi
are in favor of a ban on plastic bags. Results also showed that the perception and attitude
of females are better than males towards the ban and use of alternative plastic bags. The
results showed that the level of solid waste management awareness among households of
F-7 sectors recorded a higher level of solid waste management awareness as compared to
the G-6 sector & residents of kachi abadi. The government should enforce strict compliance
by enforcing laws regarding the ban on plastic bags not only in Islamabad but all over the
country to protect the environment.
