--- title: "Proposal to reduce plastic bag use" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 6 key: "semester_5/communication_english:proposal-reduce-plastic-bags" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-reduce-plastic-bags site: BCT Engineering --- # Proposal to reduce plastic bag use Communication English · Chapter 6: Writing Proposal - Asked in: 2079 Baishakh, 10 marks - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-reduce-plastic-bags - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-6 ## Question Use of plastic bags is one of the factors of environmental degradation. You have a grand plan to solve the problem. Write a proposal to the Ministry of Environment offering your plan. Prepare only problem, objective, methodology, and cost estimate of your proposal. ## Short answer Plastic bags clog drains, pollute rivers, harm animals, and persist despite bans. This proposal aims to cut usage by 50% in two years via a survey, awareness drive, distribution of 50,000 reusable bags, shop certification, and five recycling points. The estimated budget is Rs. 25,72,500. ## Answer #### Title Plan to Reduce the Use of Plastic Bags in Kathmandu Valley #### Problem Plastic bags are used once and thrown away. Kathmandu Valley produces several tonnes of plastic waste every day. The bags clog drains and cause flooding, pollute rivers such as the Bagmati, harm cattle that eat them, and release toxic fumes when burned. They take hundreds of years to decay. Though bags below a certain thickness have been banned, they are still sold widely because of cheap supply, weak monitoring and a lack of alternatives. #### Objectives 1. To reduce the use of plastic bags in the Valley by 50 percent in two years. 2. To promote reusable cloth and paper bags as alternatives. 3. To raise awareness among shopkeepers, students and households. 4. To establish collection and recycling points. #### Methodology 1. **Survey:** study 200 shops and 400 households to learn the amount and reasons for using plastic bags. 2. **Awareness:** conduct a campaign using radio, social media, posters and school programmes with the slogan "Say no to plastic bags." 3. **Alternatives:** produce and distribute 50,000 low-cost cloth bags through women's cooperatives, which will also create income. 4. **Cooperation with shops:** a "plastic-free shop" certificate for those who stop using the bags, and a small charge for bags. 5. **Collection:** five collection and recycling points in cooperation with municipalities. 6. **Monitoring:** monthly checks and a final evaluation. #### Cost estimate | S.N. | Item | Amount (Rs.) | |---|---|---| | 1 | Survey of waste sources and consumer habits | 1,20,000 | | 2 | Public awareness campaign (radio, posters, schools) | 4,50,000 | | 3 | Distribution of 50,000 reusable cloth bags | 7,50,000 | | 4 | Establishment of 5 collection and recycling points | 6,00,000 | | 5 | Training of shopkeepers and municipal staff | 2,00,000 | | 6 | Monitoring, evaluation and final report | 1,80,000 | | 7 | Administration and travel | 1,50,000 | | | **Sub-total** | **24,50,000** | | | Contingency (5%) | 1,22,500 | | | **Grand total** | **25,72,500** | We request the Ministry of Forests and Environment to provide the above amount and to support the project with legal enforcement. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. Why are banned thin plastic bags still widely sold according to the problem section? A. Because of cheap supply, weak monitoring and lack of alternatives B. Because they are biodegradable C. Because the ban was never announced D. Because people like to burn them Answer: A. The ban is ineffective due to cheap supply, weak monitoring and no alternatives. (Key point: Problem statement) 2. Which is the measurable main objective? A. To make Kathmandu clean B. To make people aware of environment C. To stop all pollution D. To reduce plastic bag use in the Valley by 50 percent in two years Answer: D. It has a clear target and time frame. (Key point: Measurable objective) 3. How does the methodology both provide alternatives and create income? A. By importing paper bags B. By selling plastic bags at higher price only C. By producing 50,000 low-cost cloth bags through women's cooperatives D. By closing all shops Answer: C. Cloth bags made by women's cooperatives replace plastic and give income. (Key point: Methodology links to alternatives) 4. What is the grand total in the cost estimate, and how is it found? A. Rs. 24,50,000, the sub-total only B. Rs. 26,00,000 rounded C. Rs. 25,72,500, the sub-total plus 5 percent contingency D. Rs. 22,00,000 after discount Answer: C. 5 percent of 24,50,000 is 1,22,500; added to the sub-total it gives 25,72,500. 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