Purpose - This research aims to explore the role of awareness of harm and responsibility for environmental protection in reducing pollution from single-use plastic bags (SPBs) in coastal communities (CCs). To this end, this study develops and tests a unique model that explains residents'...

Ein Ziel des Forschungsvorhabens ist es, ein nationales Äquivalent für das europäische Eigenmittel auf nicht-recycelte Kunststoffverpackungsabfälle zu erarbeiten. Dabei stehen die zu erreichenden positiven Lenkungswirkungen, also vor allem die Reduktion des nicht-recycelten Abfalls an...

Policymakers have little experience regarding designing the right levels of pricing for plastic bags. The ineffectiveness of charging for bags, in countries such as South Africa, makes it imperative that we map the demand curve. Getting the charge "right" depends on the size of the externality....

The Population explosion has led to excessive consumption and exploitation of natural resources resulting in degradation of the biophysical environment. Many agitations have gained momentum in various parts of the world to protect it from environmental degradation. Many governments have banned...

Despite growing alarm about plastic pollution, the production and use of plastics is forecast to continue to expand over coming decades. Efforts on the part of governments, civil society and business to reduce plastics pollution are encouraging signs of awareness and an appetite for engagement...

Several aspects of the trade policies of African countries suffer from neglect in the legal literature. When they are the object of research, the focus is sometimes limited to their participation in the dispute settlement system or on the enforceability of special and differential treatment...

Despite growing alarm about plastic pollution, the production and use of plastics is forecast to continue to expand over coming decades. Efforts on the part of governments, civil society and business to reduce plastics pollution are encouraging signs of awareness and an appetite for engagement...

Did you know that after San Francisco banned plastic bags, the documented cases of E. coli–related ER visits went up by about one-fourth? Or after governments banned plastic bags in Palo Alto and Malibu, California, and in Fairfax, Virginia, there was a 46 percent increase in deaths from...

Market analysis -- Inspiration and illustration -- Reference list -- Sample interview guide -- -- Policy options -- Introduction -- Market size and barriers: Data and literature findings -- Executive Summary.

"What if the foundation of your family business were threatened by something out of your control? What if the livelihood of 70 employees and their families were at stake, as the license to operate your business became called into question? What if 57 years of family history, grown through...

Ab heute, dem 1. Juli 2016, gilt die Selbstverpflichtung des Handels, Plastiktüten nicht mehr gratis herauszugeben, sondern gegen einen geringen Aufpreis. Ziel ist es, den Verbrauch von Plastiktüten deutlich zu reduzieren.

Structured Abstract Subject Area Marketing Management, Consumer Behavior. Study Level This case is suitable to be used in advanced undergraduate and MBA/MSc level. Case Overview This case highlights the initiative taken by Malaysian government in order to launch and implement “No Plastic...

This paper examines at a levy on plastic bags introduced in Ireland in 2002, and a comparable measure phased in by South Africa from 2003. It looks at the approach taken by the Revenue in each case, and isolates key influences on the policy formation process. It assesses the effectiveness of...

Die wachsenden Müllberge in vielen Teilen der Welt werden zunehmend zur Belastung für die Umwelt und den Menschen. Der Konsum von Plastiktüten und deren Entsorgung tragen wesentlich zu diesem Vorgang bei. In dem Beitrag werden die Umweltfolgen und die politischen Reaktionen auf die...

Die wachsenden Müllberge in vielen Teilen der Welt werden zunehmend zur Belastung für die Umwelt und den Menschen. Der Konsum von Plastiktüten und deren Entsorgung tragen wesentlich zu diesem Vorgang bei. In dem Beitrag werden die Umweltfolgen und die politischen Reaktionen auf die...

Die wachsenden Müllberge in vielen Teilen der Welt werden zunehmend zur Belastung für die Umwelt und den Menschen. Der Konsum von Plastiktüten und deren Entsorgung tragen wesentlich zu diesem Vorgang bei. In dem Beitrag werden die Umweltfolgen und die politischen Reaktionen auf die...