A STUDY ON COMMUNITY’S PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE ON THE PLASTIC POLLUTION IN MYANMAR (CASE STUDY: KYEE MYIN DAING TOWNSHIP)

Plastic is as one of the most common and convenient materials in modern society. The use of plastic is increasingly controversial, however, because of its negative impacts on the environment, biodiversity, and human health. The main purpose of the study is to examine the current status of public perception on plastic pollution and environmental conservation. It was a descriptive study based on primary data from Kyee Myin Daing Township. The survey was conducted on a total 265 respondents by using structured questionnaire. It was found that 97.4 percent of respondents concern about plastic pollution and 66.8 percent of respondent answer plastic can be treated by recycling it after using it. 54 percent of respondent answer the main reason for using plastics is easily available in the market, 81.1 percent of respondent know that the most responsible person to reduce plastic pollution is themselves. It was found that among 265 respondents, 49.4 percent are using between 4 to 6 plastic bags every day, and 87.9 percent of respondent will bring their own items instead of paying extra charge for using plastic bag, bottle, and cup, but 12.1 percent shall continue using it by paying an extra charge