Gaps between Attitudes and Behavior in the Use of Disposable Plastic Tableware (DPT) and Factors Influencing Sustainable DPT Consumption: A Study of Hong Kong Undergraduates

Total waste from human activities, including plastics, is huge in Hong Kong. In particular, as a result of the prevention and control measures implemented during COVID-19 pandemic, take-away meals increased tremendously Kong, generating disposable plastic tableware (DPT). Although Kong has charging scheme for bags, it does not have tableware. Therefore, this study aimed to understand attitudes behavior people toward DPT. Our focused on undergraduate students given that they will play significant role future environmental sustainability. The DPT were examined through an online survey with 385 respondents. A multiple stepwise regression was conducted investigate whether cognitive attitude formation factors could explain sustainable formed by results revealed most undergraduates considered be one major causes damage Kong; however, many them, particularly those who strongly agreed statement, said problem did affect their quality life. analysis showed imposing charge would driver reduce its use. research findings identified gaps between regarding use influencing consumption.