Assessment of the awareness of the Libyan citizens in choosing plastic products that are in contact with food
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Food packaging, plastic products, Libyan citizens
Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledgeand awareness of the Libyan citizens about the safe use of plastic products, which are used in food packaging applications. The concept of reuse and recycling as well as the main reasons behind the risks caused by plastic products are also addressed.The survey was carried out in Tripoli city, where 200questionnaires were collected from different citizens. Generally speaking, results showed that there is a weak awareness among theLibyan citizens regarding food packaging materials. About 64% of the Libyan citizens are not interested in knowing the signs and warnings printed on plastic products used in food packaging.Similarly, most citizens are afraid of using plastic products for heating or keeping food in freezers, despite the availability of lots of plastic products that are used for these purposes. The survey also indicated that the most reused products are plastic bottles and containers, while plastic bags are the least. A great percentage of the Libyan citizens (~ 56%) throw plastic products in the garbage after usage without even considering recycling them.Finally, the survey showed that the understanding and opinions of the Libyan citizens about the risks of using plastic products in food packaging were varied and did not reflect the real reasons behind those risks.
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