Awareness in reducing single-use plastic: A case study of students in UKM

• Hanim Kamaruddin , Farrah Illanie Razman , Auni Wafiqah Mohd Nasir , Muhammad Amir Sahmat Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
• Nadzirah Romzi , Nursyahirah Faizal, Muhammad Wajih Zakwan Hanif Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Palabras clave: Plastic, Pollution, Environment, Awareness, UKM

Resumen

PlasThis paper seeks a review on awareness and practicing habits of businesses and students in UKM in the effort to reduce single-use plastic usage. Primary data were obtained through a questionnaire survey of randomly sampled 100 students, business owners and staff in UKM. Results of the survey showed a good awareness level amongst the respondents with regard to single use of plastic in UKM campus. The conclusion of this survey is that the general demographic in UKM is willing to opt for more environmentally friendly products to replace heavy use of plastics and accepting of reducing single use plastic policies