The Plastic Waste Management of People in Nakhayad Sub-District Khuan Khanun District Phatthalung Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research are study plastic waste management of the people in Nakhayad, Khuankhanun, Phatthalung. Sample group are people living in Nakhayad, Khuankhanun, Phatthalung, aged 20 years and over, 355 people collected data using statistical questionnaire used to analyze data to the average percentage, standard deviation, frequency values and chi-square analysis and Pearson's correlation coefficient.

The results of the study revealed that

1. 1. The results indicate that plastic waste management of people in the Nakhayad, Khuankhanun, Phatthalung, a moderate level of 62.3 percent.
2. Factors that are plastic waste management of the people in Nakhayad, Khuankhanun, Phatthalung, found that the personal factors include gender, education level monthly income period of living in Nakhayad sub-district area and attitudes towards plastic waste management are related to the Plastic waste management of the people in Nakhayad, Khuankhanun, Phatthalung statistical significance 0.05
3. The results of this study recommend that local agencies agencies encourage citizens to have better plastic waste management. By encouraging people to refuse to receive plastic bags when purchasing 1 - 2 items to reduce the amount of plastic waste. Emphasis is placed on separating plastic waste that can be reused. Choose strong, durable plastic packaging instead of using it once and then throwing it away. Avoid choosing multiple small plastic bags over one large plastic bag.