Nama jurnal : International Journal of Education and Humanities
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2021): International Journal of Education and Humanities (IJEH)

Exploring The Alternative Solutions and Strategies of Toledo City Government for The Damaging Impact of Single-Use Plastic Bag in the Environment

Jamaica Genon (PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation)
Jessa Mabunay (PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation)
James Opsima (PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation)
Rochelle Zamora (PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation)
Jay Repaso (PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation)
John Michael Villagorda Sasan (PAU Excellencia Global Academy Foundation, Inc.)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Feb 2022

Abstract

The object of research: The goal of this study is to gain a better understanding of residents' personal concerns about improper plastic disposal and to give voice to their thoughts about the Toledo City Government's prospective ideas and approaches for minimizing the city's plastic pollution.Investigated problem: Residents of Magdugo, Toledo City have been subjected to increasing levels of plastic pollution. The vast number of discarded plastic items that eventually end up in canals, drainage systems, and city streets, generating flooding that poses a severe challenge in agriculture, health, and sanitation. The main scientific results:  According to the findings, the city's inefficient waste management system has resulted in a massive accumulation of durable plastics. Toledo City, on the other hand, has improved waste management, restored cleanliness, and minimized the environmental effect of plastics through regulatory initiatives. The area of practical use of the research results: The majority of citizens in Toledo City have enthusiastically embraced the city's ordinance prohibiting the use of plastic bags. Plastic bag littering has been shown to decrease throughout the city, resulting in a cleaner and healthier environment. The city's achievement might serve as a model for other places that have yet to abolish plastic bags. Innovative technological product: As a result of a cleaner and healthier environment, people have become more productive, and tourists have returned to the city, contributing to the city's economic growth. Scope of the innovative technological product: Policy management in the reduction of plastic pollution

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Journal Info

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ijeh

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Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

Description

International Journal of Education and Humanities (IJEH) is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original and high-quality research papers in all areas of education. As an important academic exchange platform, scientists and researchers can know the most up-to-date academic trends ...