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Does it matter whether a Reusable Bag is the consumers choice???? By-Ankit Agarwal Enroll No-14BSPHH010907 Section-N

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Does it matter whether a Reusable Bag is the consumers choice????

By-Ankit AgarwalEnroll No-14BSPHH010907 Section-N Seat No-39IntroductionAreusable shopping bag, sometimes calledbag for life, is a type ofshopping bagwhich can be reused many times: this is an alternative of single use paper or plastic bags. It is often made from fabric such ascanvas, woven synthetic fibers, or a thickplasticthat is more durable than disposable plastic bags, allowing multiple use.Reusable shopping bags are a kind ofcarrier bag, which are available for sale insupermarketsand apparel shops. Reusable shopping bags require more energy to produce than common plastic shopping bags. One reusable bag requires the same amount of energy as an estimated 28 traditional plastic shopping bags or eight paper bags. If used once per week, four or five reusable bags will replace 520 plastic bags a year" according to Nick Sterling, research director at Natural Capitalism Solutions.A study commissioned by the United Kingdom Environment Agency in 2005 but never published found that the average cotton bag is used only 51 times before being thrown awayObjective of the studyThe objective of this study is to find whether consumers prefer Reusable Bags or is comfortable with the plastic & paper bags.Methodology UsedA research survey was being conducted to know about the consumer preferences on Reusable bags. A Google form was being created and an online survey was conducted for which the responses were being recorded. The link for the Google form was being sent via Gmail, Facebook, Whatsapp etc., and the responses were recorded. A survey was being conducted in the IBS premises among college students and the responses were recorded. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rv4Wz_xV7iQN5MVZMEcWWGN5_SYyyQB93xHHUjOqJk8/viewform The above is the link for the Google form.

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