Authors :
Elmah Odhiambo Geoffrey; Jane Mutheu Mutune
Volume/Issue :
Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 9 - September
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DOI :
10.38124/IJISRT20SEP151
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Abstract :
Plastic bags are non-biodegradable materials
and consequently harmful to the environment. In spite
of that, plastic is light and easy to make hence the
increased production across the globe. This study was
conducted in the aftermaths of Kenya’s ban on plastic
bags with the intention of analyzing how traders have
complied with the ban. Compliance levels were reported
to be lower in Kibera (30%) compared to Karen (60%).
The banned plastic carrier bags were still in circulation
and manufacturers blamed poor enforcement from the
government and porous borders. Purportedly, traders
were not given time to prepare and comply neither were
they adequately consulted. The low compliance levels
were attributed to limited public participation of the
traders hence the need to adopt a circular economy
model where every item is of value and consumers are
able to reduce, recycle, reuse and relevant government
agencies able to provide ecofriendly and affordable
alternatives.
Keywords :
Plastics; Ban; Compliance; Circular Economy; Enforcemen
Plastic bags are non-biodegradable materials
and consequently harmful to the environment. In spite
of that, plastic is light and easy to make hence the
increased production across the globe. This study was
conducted in the aftermaths of Kenya’s ban on plastic
bags with the intention of analyzing how traders have
complied with the ban. Compliance levels were reported
to be lower in Kibera (30%) compared to Karen (60%).
The banned plastic carrier bags were still in circulation
and manufacturers blamed poor enforcement from the
government and porous borders. Purportedly, traders
were not given time to prepare and comply neither were
they adequately consulted. The low compliance levels
were attributed to limited public participation of the
traders hence the need to adopt a circular economy
model where every item is of value and consumers are
able to reduce, recycle, reuse and relevant government
agencies able to provide ecofriendly and affordable
alternatives.
Keywords :
Plastics; Ban; Compliance; Circular Economy; Enforcemen
