The study aims at exploring food handlers’ participation on environmentally friendly food packaging practices. This research investigates food handlers’ current food packaging practices, their environmental awareness level and their attitude towards environmentally friendly food packaging. The growing number of food handlers’ usage and consumption of nonenvironmental friendly food packaging has resulted in the deterioration and damage on our natural environmental. The study discussed where the issue of no plastic bag implementation occurred among the hawkers and restaurants operators. The theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) has been chosen as the guided theory used in this research in order to explore food handlers’ participation on environmentally friendly food packaging practices. The main method for collecting qualitative data is through semi-structured interviews and observation among the hawker and restaurant operators. The result of this research project indicated the food handlers’ current food packaging practices, their environmental awareness level and their attitude towards environmentally friendly food packaging. The limitation faced in this research was addressed together with recommendation of future research. The finding of this study provides valuable insights into the current level of awareness among food handlers about environmentally friendly food packaging practices. Additionally, the study investigates potential barriers and constrains faced by food handlers when adopting and promoting sustainable packaging materials. The results aim to contribute towards the development of educations programs and initiative targeted at enhancing food handlers’ knowledge and engendering positive attitudes towards sustainable packaging practices. The significance of this study lies in its potential to bridge the gap between food handlers' awareness and the adoption of environmentally friendly food packaging practices. By understanding the knowledge gaps and barriers faced by food handlers, policymakers and industry stakeholders can develop effective strategies to enhance the implementation of sustainable packaging practices, thereby minimizing the industry's environmental impact.
To conclude, this exploratory study provides an overview of food handlers' awareness of environmentally friendly food packaging practices. By highlighting the perspectives and challenges faced by these individuals, this research contributes to the ongoing efforts in promoting sustainable packaging practices within the food industry.
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