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The Influence of Microplastic Content on Sustainable Consumption Behavior
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A recent survey looked at whether learning about microplastics (tiny plastic particles that can end up in our food, water, and even our bodies) changes how young people in Indonesia shop and consume products. This matters because understanding what motivates people to make more sustainable choices could help reduce plastic pollution—and potentially our own exposure to microplastics—over time. Note: this description is based on limited information, since only the study's title and general survey topic were available rather than the actual findings.
This is the dataset of survey results to examine the the Influence of Microplastic Content on Sustainable Consumption Behavior among Gen Z in Surabaya, Indonesia
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