Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on the global plastic pollution problem
  - Plastic waste trends and impacts on the environment
  - Objectives and scope of the project

Chapter 2

: Literature Review
  - Previous studies on plastic bag bans and their effectiveness
  - Case studies on plastic bottle deposit return schemes
  - Research on plastic taxes and their ability to change consumer choices

Chapter 3

: Methodology
  - Case studies to be analyzed for bans (e.g. California, India)
  - Examples of plastic taxes to be reviewed (e.g. Ireland, UK)
  - Data collection methods (e.g. government reports, industry studies)
  - Data analysis approach

Chapter 4

: Results from Case Studies
  - Impact of plastic bag bans on waste generation
  - Effectiveness of bans on other single-use plastics
  - Changes in consumer behavior from plastic taxes

Chapter 5

: Discussion and Analysis
  - Key findings from case studies and examples reviewed
  - Factors influencing effectiveness of different policy tools
  - Gaps and limitations in existing initiatives
  - Recommendations for developing comprehensive strategies