Analysis of the community behavioural patterns in management of household plastic waste due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected human lifestyle in numerous ways and one such key affected social element is the management of household plastic waste. Due to its effective barrier properties against the COVID-19 virus, usage and consumption of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other single-use plastic (SUP) products have increased exponentially to meet the accelerated demand. Therefore, this paper analyses the changes in community behavioural patterns of household plastic waste management with the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation in Sri Lanka. The comparative analysis of majorly consumed plastic waste types, plastic disposal methods, and perceptions of existing policies before and after the pandemic are broadly discussed. A comprehensive questionnaire was conducte

SUBMITTER: Jayasinghe RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9385346 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature