Abstract

• Plastic waste refers to the accumulation of discarded plastic materials in the earth's environment. It is a serious issue that must be addressed urgently and internationally. The most common methods for plastic waste disposal are landfill, incineration, and recycling. Among them, land disposal is the most widely practiced method worldwide. However, improper disposal of plastic waste can lead to plastic-polluted beaches and oceans, plastic-littered landscapes, and the release of toxic fumes from burning plastic. Therefore, public education and awareness are essential elements in changing human behaviors to address plastic waste issues. The main aim of this paper is to prevent the improper disposal of plastic waste with effective legislation. This paper will examine the legal measures for uncontrolled disposal of plastic waste, the best methods of plastic waste disposal, and prevention of plastic waste in Myanmar. The results from this paper indicate that Myanmar would be able to take action with effective legislation for uncontrolled disposal, to get the best methods of disposal in reducing plastic waste, to implement the effective legislation and practices in preventing plastic waste, to promote public education and awareness concerning disposal, and finally, to become a clean environment from plastic pollution.