ANALYSIS
WHAT PATTERNS OR CAUSES DID YOU DISCOVER? WHAT
EFFECTS DOES THE ISSUE HAVE ON THE COMMUNITY?
THE PATTERNS THAT MIGHT BE DISCOVERED;
MORE PLASTICS NEAR BUSY PLACES;
● maybe in front of shops
● in front of the school gate
● boda stages
● In front of salons
CERTAIN TYPES OF PLASTICS APPEAR MORE OFTEN;
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Water/ Soda bottles
Snack wrappers (along the school exit)
Black or white plastic bags
PLASTIC INCREASE AFTER THE SATURDAY MARKET;
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Bottles appear in a higher percentage on Saturday evenings.
MAIN CAUSES OF PLASTIC
POLLUTION.
Poor waste disposal habits:
In most cases, when people finish drinking water, soda etc they throw it on the ground and the
cycle continues.
Not enough recycling bins around the community
People in the community might not even know that they can recycle their plastics and make
their home cleaner.
Lack of awareness
Some people don’t know the long-term effects of plastic pollution, so they don’t feel responsible.
People burning mixed waste
Burning creates ash and leftover plastic pieces that scatter around the area.
RECOMMANDATIONS
Propose tactical solutions or improvements based on your findings.
Consider community involvement and potential barriers
1. Add More and Better Waste Bins
Solution:
Place labelled bins (plastic, paper, general waste) around the school gate, corridors, and near
shops.
Community involvement:
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We design bin labels and posters
Possible barriers:
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Bins may fill up quickly if not emptied regularly.
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Some people may still ignore them.