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Determination of the Factors Affecting Plastic Waste Generation in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State, Nigeria

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  • Onyebueke, Ogechukwu O.

    (Department of Environmental Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Onwuka, Shalom U.

    (Department of Environmental Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Okoye, Okechukwu N.N.

    (Department of Industrial Chemistry, Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State, Nigeria)

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Sequel to the fact that plastic wastes exist virtually everywhere in Enugu Metropolis, this study was carried out to determine the factors affecting plastic wastes generation in the area. The study was carried out in the three Local Government Areas that make up Enugu Metropolis which include Enugu North L.G.A, Enugu South L.G.A, and Enugu East L.G.A. A total of 400 households were sampled to represent the total population of households in the study area. The data for the study was obtained through the distribution of 126,118 and156 questionnaires to households in Enugu North L.G.A, Enugu South L.G.A, and Enugu East L.G.A respectively. The factors affecting plastic waste generation were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to determine the principal factors affecting plastic waste generation in the area. Results of the analysis showed that the nature of plastics products, human factors, governmental factors, political factors, as well as the attitude of the citizens, are principal contributory factors to plastic waste generation in the area. These principal factors should be put into consideration in the development of plastic waste management strategies in Enugu Metropolis to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of these management strategies.

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  • Onyebueke, Ogechukwu O. & Onwuka, Shalom U. & Okoye, Okechukwu N.N., 2020. "Determination of the Factors Affecting Plastic Waste Generation in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 7(9), pages 387-392, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:7:y:2020:i:9:p:387-392
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