CONSUMER'S PERCEPTION ON THE BAN OF STYROFOAM PLASTIC FOOD PACKS IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY FOOD CONSUMPTION FOR ACHIEVING SDG’S (3) HEALTHY WELL BEING

Abstract

This study examined the consumer's perception of the ban on Styrofoam food packs, with a focus on its implications for healthy well-being. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, the population of the study was all the users and vendors who purchase and use food packs in Lagos State, Nigeria. A sample size of 50 consumers were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. Frequency tables, simple percentages, and t-tests (at 0.05 significance level) were used to test hypotheses. Findings show that consumers perceive the ban on Styrofoam food packs to have a significant positive impact on their healthy well-being. Specifically, the ban is seen to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, promote environmental sustainability, and encourage healthier food choices. However, some consumers express concerns about the economic implications and inconvenience caused by the ban. Based on these findings, it is recommended that consumers be educated on the health benefits of the ban and alternative packaging options be made available. Additionally, policymakers should consider implementing measures to mitigate the economic impact on small businesses and ensure a smooth transition to eco-friendly packaging.