Diagnóstico da percepção dos vendedores e compradores sobre o impacto do uso do saco plástico no meio ambiente: caso de estudo do Mercado Adelina na cidade de Maputo

Abstract

The growing concern about the excessive use of plastic bags is a relevant issue today due to the due to the associated environmental damage. This study aims to diagnose the perception of vendors and shoppers at Adelina market about the impact of plastic bag use on the environment. The research adopted a quantitative approach, using probabilistic sampling for vendors and purposive sampling for shoppers. purposive sampling for buyers. Data collection involved a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews. questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, with simple descriptive analysis and content analysis by Bardin (2001). Bardin's (2001) content analysis. The results show that the sellers (92.5 per cent) are aware of the environmental impact of plastic bags and that buyers (60 per cent) choose to use plastic bags when shopping. Factors such as availability, habit and lack of alternatives contribute to the excessive use of plastic bags. It is recommended that actions be implemented to reduce the use of plastic bags, including the use of returnable bags, the use of environmental education as an important tool to raise awareness among to raise awareness among individuals, playing an active role in solving the problem by adopting in solving the problem by adopting biodegradable bags. The expansion of advanced related to the issue, covering other markets in other provinces and cities, in order to other provinces and cities, in order to obtain more detailed information.(TRADUÇAO NOSSA)