Reduction of plastic carrier bag use: An analysis of alternatives in Israel

Ofira Ayalon, Tal Goldrath, Gad Rosenthal, Michal Grossman

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Abstract

Plastic carrier bags have been drawing the attention of the public and politicians. Different policy measures to reduce the environmental burden of these bags have been implemented and more are planned. The research analyzed the actual environmental aspects of consumption and use of plastic carrier bags and assessed the effectiveness of the proposed regulation in Israel. Since plastic bags are provided free of charge, people have a tendency to use these bags excessively, therefore a rigorous educational program should address this trend. However, the environmental load imposed by the bags is more a politically correct issue than an actual environmental hazard, and therefore the means for reducing their use should not include a high levy or total elimination of these bags.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2025-2032
Number of pages8
JournalWaste Management
Volume29
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2009

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
We would like to thank the Ministry for Environmental Protection and the Samuel Neaman Institute for supporting this research.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Waste Management and Disposal

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