Bangi Gateway Mall Customers’ Views On The Usage Of Polystyrene

Abstract

According to the Third Meeting of the Fifth Term of the Selangor State Assembly, the government is running a campaign to eliminate single-use plastic from 2018 to 2030. However, the use of polystyrene food containers remains a common practice in society today. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the use of polystyrene among customers at Bangi Gateway Mall and their views on the effects of polystyrene. The study was conducted on 200 respondents using a quantitative method, namely a questionnaire through the “Google Form” application software, and the data were analyzed using a statistical descriptive method. The findings of the respondents' views on the main factors for people using polystyrene were that it is easily available at any kiosk, it is cheap and affordable, it is easier to carry than food containers, and it is not too harmful to health. For the effects of polystyrene usage, the findings of respondents’ views indicate that the main effect is that it is harmful to health because it contains carcinogens, followed by it is quite difficult to dispose of, and it contributes to environmental pollution. The findings of this study contribute to the growing body of literature on polystyrene usage patterns in Malaysia.