There is disequilibrium between man and his environment as a result of his economic activities; this has led to so many environmental problems. The daily activities of humans in order to meet their basic needs and nutritional requirements for sustenance generate a lot of unwanted materials. The amount of thrash generated from consumption of sachet water has been on the increase since the past few years throughout the country. This paper examines the effect of disposal and management of used sachet water ploythene bags in Potiskum city, by examining the availability of logistics, machines, and personnel for management. The paper reveals that, used sachet water polythene bags are improperly disposed in Potiskum city due to inadequate logistics, machines, and personnel. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were utilized in the study to select interviewees. The study relied on Qualitative tools such as interviews; observation, key informant interviews, as well as focus group discussions were used for data collection. Quantitative tools such as SPSS and Excel as software for data analysis as well as tables and charts were used for data presentation alongside descriptive analyses. Recommendations were made for sustainable waste management of these non-biodegradable wastes.
Environmental effects, disposal, used, sachet water polythene bags
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