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Additional file 1 of Public awareness and behaviors regarding plastic consumption, recycling, and microplastics among residents of Tehran, Iran
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This record is a supplementary file linked to a study on public awareness and behaviors regarding plastic use, recycling, and microplastics among residents of Tehran, Iran. No additional findings are provided in this document beyond supporting the main research paper.
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