Public Perception About Reusable Packages

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine the publics’ perception of reusable packages and to find out whether the reuse of packages is a better alternative to solving the problem of package waste management disposal in Ghana. The qualitative research method was employed where 540 was the target population with 100 being the accessible samples. Data collection procedures used were questionnaires and observations. The main findings of the study were that the majority of respondents (96%) affirm having some awareness and experiences with regards to reusable packages. Unfortunately, 88% of the respondents do not think that the packages currently available in the market are designed to be reusable. The commonest types of packaging available in the market are disposables packages. This is the reason why most respondents would likely discard packages without considering reusability. The conclusion drawn from the study was that reusable packages have been proven as a better alternative to solving the problem of package waste disposal in our communities and cities. It was therefore recommended that the Environmental Protection Agency in Ghana with support from other key stakeholders should effectively propagate the concept of reusable packages as a better alternative to other forms of package waste management disposal for Ghana.

Keywords: Packaging, Perception, Reuse, Reusable, Recycling, Waste.

DOI: 10.7176/ADS/79-07

Publication date: December 31^st 2019