In today’s world, almost every household uses plastic in one or other form like bags, bottles, containers and packaging. Even though people are aware of its harmful effect, the usage of plastic is increasing day by day. Many of them understand that reducing plastic usage is important but its convenience and cost make it difficult to change their routine of using plastic bags. This study mainly focuses on how households in Dakshina Kannada use and think about the harmful effect of plastic. This study primarily focuses on how much plastic people use at home, how often they reuse it and whether they are trying to reduce plastic waste. The survey also evaluates the awareness level among people about the environmental impact of plastic. The research compares plastic habits among different groups based on age, gender, education, and income to see how these factor effecting the plastic habits. It also focuses whether people willing to use eco-friendly alternatives. The finding of this study will provide the insights into the behaviour and attitude of the residents in Dakshina Kannada toward plastic consumption and highlight the scope for adopting more environmentally sustainable practices.