期刊名称：International Journal of Development and Sustainability
印刷版ISSN：2186-8662
出版年度：2013
卷号：2
期号：3
页码：2176-2187
出版社：International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)
摘要：Plastic waste indeveloping countries has become problematic. Plastic waste has already become a serious environmental dilemmain Ghana in general and Accra in particular. Concerns have been expressed by many stakeholders including the past and present presidents of Ghana, organizations, environmental NGOs and public at large. This study is aimed at finding out how plastic waste can be recycled into reusable articles. Data for the study was collected using well-structured questionnaire. A sample size of hundred students from the University of Ghana Legon, University of Professional Studies, Accra Polytechnic, and University of Ghana -Accra City Campus were selected using simple random sampling technique for study. The results from the data collected revealed the possibility of using plastic waste to make useful products for reuse. Waste items-sachets of Milo, yoghurt and sachet water were collected from the campuses of the academic tertiary institutions involved in the study and subsequently used in designing and developing items such student bags, dresses, shopping bags, and umbrellas as a creative and innovative antidote for waste management on campuses.
