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Evaluation of public knowledge and attitudes concerning microplastic pollution: A study in Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh
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Researchers surveyed 100 residents and tourists on Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh, and found that higher education levels significantly improved knowledge and awareness of microplastic pollution, with participants recommending social media campaigns, affordable alternatives to single-use plastics, and stronger government recycling initiatives as priority solutions.
Understanding public perceptions of the problem can play vital role in eradicating microplastic pollution. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitude about plastic pollution among the locals and tourists from Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh and also highlights the critical role of education in enhancing knowledge and awareness about plastic pollution, emphasizing the need for targeted educational campaigns. A questionnaire on 100 participants, focusing on the source, sink, and types of plastics, their impact, and policies to combat the problem, etc. were used. The statistical analysis reveals that the participants' education level influenced their knowledge (β = 0.525, p < 0.01) and awareness β = 0.057, p < 0.01) levels positively. The nativeness and the education level also influenced the knowledge and attitude towards plastic pollution. The participants perceived electronic and social media as influential sources for raising awareness. Affordable alternatives, proper waste management and recycling practices and government initiatives to enhance public awareness have been found as key recommendations to the policymakers from the study.
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