Consumers' Opinions on the Plastic Bag Ban and Using Eco-Friendly Bags for Shopping in Pakistan |
Zaheer, Maryam
(GIFT University)
Hussain, Basharat (University of Management and Technology) Fatima, Tehniyat (University of Management and Technology) Edgley, Alison (University of Nottingham) |
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