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ClearRecommendation: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R0/PR4
A survey of Cape Town beachgoers at two beaches found general awareness of microplastic pollution among participants aged under 18 to 64, though knowledge of specific exposure routes and health effects varied, informing public education strategies.
Decision: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R1/PR9
Researchers surveyed beachgoers at Muizenberg and Lagoon Beach in Cape Town, South Africa, using convenience sampling to assess knowledge and understanding of microplastic pollution. Participants showed varying levels of awareness about microplastic sources, environmental impacts, and health effects, with results informing how coastal communities can be better educated about plastic pollution.
Review: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R1/PR7
A questionnaire survey of beachgoers at two Cape Town beaches found that most participants had basic awareness of microplastic pollution, but understanding of its health risks and sources was limited, highlighting the need for targeted public education campaigns.
Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa
Researchers surveyed beachgoers at Muizenberg and La Guiette beaches in Cape Town, South Africa, to assess public understanding of microplastic pollution. The study found varying levels of awareness about the environmental and health impacts of microplastics, highlighting the need for improved public education and engagement on plastic pollution issues.
Decision: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R0/PR5
This is a peer reviewer decision document for a study on microplastic pollution awareness among beachgoers in Cape Town, South Africa, summarizing editorial comments on the submitted manuscript.
Author comment: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R1/PR6
This is an author response to reviewers for a study on microplastic pollution understanding among beachgoers in Cape Town, South Africa, addressing reviewer comments on the methodology and findings.
Unveiling Microplastic Ignorance: A Study on Knowledge and Awareness Among Pune’s Urban Population – A Mixed Method Approach
Researchers used a mixed-methods approach—qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey—to assess microplastic knowledge and awareness among 100 urban residents in Pune, India. General awareness was moderate, but specific knowledge of exposure sources and health risks was limited, suggesting public education campaigns focused on practical exposure reduction are needed.
Public Health Knowledge and Perception of Microplastics Pollution: Lessons from the Lagos Lagoon
A survey of public knowledge and perceptions about microplastic pollution in Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria found widespread awareness of plastic pollution but limited understanding of microplastics specifically, highlighting the need for targeted public health education.
Evaluation of public knowledge and attitudes concerning microplastic pollution: A study in Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh
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.
Public Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Perception on Microplastics Pollution Around Lagos Lagoon
Researchers surveyed public awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding microplastic pollution around Lagos Lagoon in Nigeria, finding significant gaps in understanding among residents, students, and fishermen about microplastic health and ecological risks.
The degree of awareness of the risk of microplastic particles/people’s perception in taking preventive measures for this type of risk
This study surveyed public awareness of microplastic risks and perceptions around taking protective measures, finding that knowledge levels were variable and that most people had limited understanding of exposure routes and health implications. The authors call for targeted public communication campaigns to increase risk awareness.
Community awareness and perceptions on microplastics: a case study from Sri Lanka
A community survey in Sri Lanka assessed public awareness of microplastic pollution using convenience sampling across rural and urban areas, finding generally low awareness of microplastics as an environmental and health concern. The results highlight the need for public education campaigns about microplastic risks and regulatory measures.
Characteristics and distribution of litter, mesolitter and microplastics in Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Researchers characterized the size, shape, type, and distribution of litter and microplastics in Table Bay, Cape Town, finding significant contamination in both beach sediments and nearshore waters. The study provides baseline data for monitoring plastic pollution in this South African coastal ecosystem.
Environmental concentrations, characteristics and risk assessment of microplastics in water and sediment along the Western Cape coastline, South Africa
Researchers measured microplastic levels in water and sediment at 14 sites along the Western Cape coastline of South Africa. They found that sediment contained significantly more microplastics than water, with harbors being the primary contamination hotspot. The study identified polyester, polyethylene, and polypropylene as the most common plastic types and flagged potential ecological risks at several sampling locations.
Analysis of public awareness and perception of microplastic particles in Roumania
A survey study assessed public awareness and perception of microplastic pollution among the Romanian population, finding significant gaps in knowledge about MP sources, health effects, and environmental fate, with educational level and geographic factors influencing awareness levels.
Microplastic concentrations and risk assessment in water, sediment and invertebrates from Simon's Town, South Africa
Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in water, sediment, and invertebrates at Simon's Town, South Africa, and conducted an associated risk assessment. The study found microplastic contamination across all environmental compartments, reflecting the broader problem of poor waste management contributing to plastic pollution in South African coastal areas.
Investigating the knowledge, attitude and perception on microplastic pollution: a comparison between residents in Temerloh living in urban and rural areas
Researchers surveyed urban and rural residents of Temerloh, Malaysia, on their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of microplastic pollution, finding gaps in awareness that contribute to poor waste management behaviours and ongoing environmental contamination.
Surveys of Knowledge and Awareness of Plastic Pollution and Risk Reduction Behavior in the General Population: A Systematic Review
This systematic review examines public surveys about plastic pollution awareness and whether that knowledge leads people to change their behavior. Understanding what people know and do about plastic pollution is important because individual actions, like reducing single-use plastic, can meaningfully lower microplastic exposure for both people and the environment.
A quantitative analysis of microplastic pollution along the south-eastern coastline of South Africa
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in beach sediments and surf-zone water along the south-eastern coast of South Africa, finding significantly higher concentrations in sheltered bays than on open coastlines. The study provides rare Southern Hemisphere baseline data and confirms that bay morphology influences microplastic accumulation.
Occurrence, distribution and provenance of micro plastics: A large scale quantitative analysis of beach sediments from southeastern coast of South Africa
Microplastics were found in high abundance across nine tourist beaches in South Africa, with polypropylene and rayon dominating, and concentrations highest in Durban city beaches influenced by coastal currents and urban plastic inputs. Surface analysis revealed weathering features consistent with long-term environmental exposure.
Recommendation: Uncertainties about waste using an online survey and review approach: Environmentalist perceptions, household waste compositions and views from media and science — R0/PR2
A survey combined with a mini-review explored individuals' perceptions of their own waste generation, finding general concern about plastic pollution but limited understanding of personal contribution. Better public awareness of household plastic waste behaviors is important for designing effective policies to reduce the plastic entering the environment and eventually fragmenting into microplastics.
Exploring the microplastics health impacts risk perception in Iranian people: Challenges and improvement strategies
Researchers surveyed Iranians to assess their awareness and risk perception of microplastic health hazards, finding significant gaps in public understanding despite growing environmental contamination. The study proposes strategies spanning individual behavior, community education, and national policy to improve microplastic risk management.
Perception of the Academic Community of the Federal University of São Paulo - Campus Baixada Santista on the degradation of the marine environment due to the presence of microplastics
Researchers surveyed the academic community at the Federal University of Sao Paulo - Baixada Santista campus to assess awareness of marine microplastic pollution from personal care products and synthetic clothing washing, stratified by socioeconomic factors. The study used a 15-question questionnaire across all occupational categories to evaluate perception of microplastic sources and their risks to marine ecosystems and human health.
Debris Surveys in Three African Cities Demonstrate Influence of Local Clean-Up Efforts
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it surveys plastic debris density on land and coastlines in Cape Town, Durban, and Mombasa, finding local sources — rather than ocean currents — are the primary driver of debris accumulation.