Consumer perceptions toward single-use plastic and biodegradable straws in Bangkok.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to understand the respondents’ perception toward the single-use plastic straws and observe people’s willingness to change to using biodegradable straws. The researcher collects information on the factors that can change people’s behavior with an online survey. This paper uses a quantitative approach, with short survey questions and multiple choices, to gain specific answers to find the way to influence people to use more biodegradable straws for reducing single-use plastic waste. The result of this study shows pros and cons on respondents’ perceptions and the possibility to change people’s behavior for not providing and accepting plastic straws in Bangkok. Additionally, the researcher provides recommendations for the way to influence people in Bangkok to change their behavior and use less plastic items.