Abstract

Plastic pollution is a problem for the environment because people use too many single-use plastic products and do not throw them away properly. The Government of Kerala wants to stop this problem. It has made rules to limit the use of single-use plastics. This is part of a plan to manage waste in a sustainable way and protect the environment. The study called “Towards a Plastic-Free Kerala: An Analysis of Single-Use Plastic Restrictions and Their Impact on Waste Management” looks at how well these rules are working and how they are affecting the way people manage waste. The study asked 180 people in Ernakulam District some questions. Used the answers to see what is working and what is not. The study found out that most people know about the rules and are following them. The rules are helping to reduce the amount of waste and are making people manage their waste better like separating trash and recycling. The study also found out that people who are more educated are more likely to know about the rules and people who live in areas are more likely to follow the rules. Even though the rules are helping there are still some problems like it is hard to find alternatives to single-use plastics some people do not know about the rules and the rules are not always enforced. The study says that the rules are a start but we need to do more to make Kerala a place with no plastic waste. We need to tell people more, about the rules make sure everyone is following them improve the way we recycle and get people involved.