The effectiveness of the non-free plastic bag policy to reduce plastic waste in the community of Padang

The waste generation of Padang City at the Final Processing Site (TPA) is 495.50 tons/day, and amount unmanaged 62.42 which 40% plastic waste. Efforts to reduce use bags have begun in Padang, referring Perwaliko number 36 2018. Shopping centers modern stores must shopping that meet SNI no later than December 31, 2020, especially various retail contemporary centers. This study aimed analyze relationship between effectiveness policies decrease people who shop retailers City. type research quantitative with a cross-sectional design. samples 116 respondents centers, namely Matahari Dept. Store, Food Mart Ramayana SPAR Padang. Data analysis used univariate bivariate analysis. results showed 46.6% stated bag policy was not adequate, there reduction bags. There significant (p=0,029). With this paid policy, government, retailers, public will be more concerned environment.