The impact of post-consumer plastic bags on environment
Nguyen, Tuong Ngan (2021)
Nguyen, Tuong Ngan
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021092918153
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021092918153
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Environmental problems are huge issues to mankind and to living creatures everywhere on Earth. Some of these environmental hazards include phenomena that are long-standing, difficult to dealt with, and create largely negative impacts to generations after generations. This thesis wants to address plastic bags as an environmental problem, finds out why this specific item of everyday use had become the issue of the century. The study will also analyze thoroughly the impact of plastic bags on the environment, the people, and the planet. Finally, the thesis aims to discover some useful alternatives to this material in order to serve the same function but would not cause global damage.
The introduction chapter of the thesis introduces reader to some background information of the chosen topic, its purpose and limitations. Next, theories are written surrounding the history of plastic bags, different types and functionality of the material, and the latest conjunction with COVID-19 pandemic. The method used for research is literature review where secondary sources are gathered from electrical databases. Findings are then written in subcategories according to the plastic bags’ impacts, their alternatives, and how plausible the solutions are based on users’ behavior and awareness. Within the discussion chapter, the study findings are analyzed and the author gives her own opinion on the matter. The thesis is concluded that plastic bags need to be replaced due to its negative effect on the environment and everything living in that environment, and that replacing materials are making their way into our lives. The people just need to be rational when choosing their product in order to have a better planet.
The introduction chapter of the thesis introduces reader to some background information of the chosen topic, its purpose and limitations. Next, theories are written surrounding the history of plastic bags, different types and functionality of the material, and the latest conjunction with COVID-19 pandemic. The method used for research is literature review where secondary sources are gathered from electrical databases. Findings are then written in subcategories according to the plastic bags’ impacts, their alternatives, and how plausible the solutions are based on users’ behavior and awareness. Within the discussion chapter, the study findings are analyzed and the author gives her own opinion on the matter. The thesis is concluded that plastic bags need to be replaced due to its negative effect on the environment and everything living in that environment, and that replacing materials are making their way into our lives. The people just need to be rational when choosing their product in order to have a better planet.