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Microplastics in the Environment: Raising Awareness in Primary Education

This study developed and evaluated a microplastics education program for primary school children, finding that age-appropriate lessons about plastic pollution could meaningfully increase students' environmental awareness. The authors argue that early education is a key component of long-term plastic pollution reduction strategies.

2020 The American Biology Teacher 17 citations
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Impact of Waste Management Education at Smu Witama Pekanbaru Students

This paper describes the impact of a waste management education program on students at a school in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Teaching students about responsible waste disposal, including plastic, helps build a generation more conscious of the microplastic pollution that improper waste management causes.

2023 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS 1 citations
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Vocational School Student’ Perception on Plastic Waste Management: the role of Recycling Education

This Indonesian study surveyed vocational school students' perceptions of plastic waste recycling and how recycling education influenced their attitudes and behaviors. Early education about plastic waste management is important for building the next generation of environmentally responsible consumers and policymakers.

2023
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Efforts to Increase Public Awareness About Microplastic Hazards in Communities at the Coastal Beach of Padang

Community outreach activities in Padang, Indonesia, aimed to raise public awareness about the hazards of microplastics, particularly at coastal beaches where plastic waste accumulates. The study documents how environmental education programs can build local capacity for addressing plastic pollution.

2023 Jurnal Pengabdian Ilmu Kesehatan (JPIK)
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The effect of environmental health education on microplastic pollution awareness

This study found that environmental health education significantly increased students' awareness of microplastic pollution. The results suggest that incorporating microplastic-related topics into school curricula could help young people understand the health and environmental risks of plastic pollution. Raising awareness early is an important step toward reducing microplastic exposure at the individual and community level.

2024 Public Health Nursing 10 citations
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Raising environmental awareness: evaluating microplastic education interventions in Jakarta’s high schools

Researchers found that hands-on, interactive teaching methods work better than traditional lectures for helping high school students understand microplastic pollution (tiny plastic particles that can harm our health and environment). However, actually changing students' attitudes and behaviors about plastic use may require longer, more comprehensive programs. This matters because educating young people effectively about microplastics could help reduce plastic pollution that ends up in our food and water.

2026 International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
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Edukasi Bahaya Sampah Plastik Terhadap Ekosistem Perairan Pada Siswa Kelas I Min 32 Kecamatan Mesjid Raya Kabupaten Aceh Besar

This Indonesian paper describes educational outreach to elementary school students about the dangers of plastic waste to coastal and aquatic ecosystems. Educating children about microplastics and plastic pollution is an important long-term strategy for changing behavior to reduce environmental contamination.

2023 Al Ghafur Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Increasing knowledge and awareness of microplastic pollution in United States middle school students in a hybrid-classroom setting through science education

Researchers assessed microplastic pollution knowledge and awareness among middle school students in the United States, finding significant gaps in understanding of microplastic sources, pathways, and human health implications. The study highlights an educational opportunity and suggests targeted curriculum integration could improve scientific literacy around plastic pollution in younger generations.

2024 Journal of Geoscience Education 5 citations
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Pelatihan Daur Ulang Sampah Botol Plastik Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Pengelolaan Sampah Dan Kreativitas

Researchers conducted plastic bottle recycling training for elementary school students in Indonesia to increase knowledge of plastic waste management and develop creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program successfully improved participants' understanding of recycling practices and was supported by parental involvement and strong participant motivation.

2022 Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat - PIMAS 10 citations
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Edukasi Dampak Sampah Plastik Terhadap Lingkungan Laut Bagi Siswa Sekolah Dasar Negeri 6 Meulaboh Aceh Barat

This Indonesian-language paper describes an educational program that taught elementary school students about the impacts of plastic waste on the marine environment. The program aimed to build environmental awareness and responsible waste behaviors in young people. Early environmental education about plastic pollution is important for reducing future plastic waste generation.

2021 Marine Kreatif
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Plastic Solid Waste Management Assessment Among Selected Schools in Gwadabawa Local Government, Sokoto, Nigeria

Researchers assessed plastic solid waste management practices among selected schools in Gwadabawa Local Government Area, Nigeria, evaluating waste generation rates, disposal methods, and student awareness. The study found inadequate waste infrastructure and low awareness of recycling, and recommends targeted educational programs and improved collection systems to reduce plastic waste mismanagement in school settings.

2024 Mikailalsys Journal of Advanced Engineering International 1 citations
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Pembimbingan siswa SD sekitar lokasi pantai wisata Kastela untuk smart berplastik

Not relevant to microplastics research; this paper describes an educational program teaching Indonesian elementary school students about waste sorting and sustainable waste management through interactive play-based methods.

2023 ABSYARA Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat 1 citations
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Beat Plastic Pollution: Instilyoung Minds with Sustainable Practices at the School Level

This study aimed to raise awareness about plastic pollution by mobilizing school children as community advocates for sustainable practices over a six-month campaign. The initiative also explored converting collected plastic waste into biodiesel as a practical solution.

2025 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Analysis of Students' Sustainability Awareness of the Environment

This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it assesses the environmental sustainability awareness of high school students in West Java, Indonesia, using a descriptive quantitative educational research approach.

2023 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 9 citations
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A Study On Creating Awareness Of Plastic Usage To Promote Sustainable Practices For A Greener Future

This study examines educational interventions and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing plastic consumption and promoting sustainable practices, evaluating their effectiveness in shifting public attitudes and behaviors toward a lower-plastic future.

2025 International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
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Pencegahan Pencemaran Lingkungan dari Limbah Plastik dengan Pelatihan Pembuatan Ecobrick

Researchers describe an ecobrick training program conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Sangasanga, an Adiwiyata school in Indonesia, aimed at reducing plastic waste pollution by teaching students to compact non-recyclable plastics into reusable building modules. The intervention sought to raise environmental awareness and integrate sustainable plastic waste management into school activities.

2024 ABDIKU Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Mulawarman
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EDUKASI DAN KOLABORASI PENANGANAN LIMBAH PLASTIK MELALUI TeeFILIC DI SMP TELKOM BANDUNG

Researchers implemented the TeeFILIC community education program at SMP Telkom Bandung, integrating plastic waste literacy workshops, source-separation demonstrations, and participatory cleanup activities to build environmental awareness and plastic waste management skills among middle school students.

2025 Jurnal Sinergitas PKM & CSR
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Edukasi Bahaya Sampah Plastik pada Perairan dan Biota Laut di Sekolah Alam, Pantai Bajulmati, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur

This paper describes an environmental education project at a nature school in East Java, Indonesia, focused on teaching children about the dangers of plastic waste in marine environments. Public education is considered an important strategy for building long-term behavior change around plastic use and disposal.

2022 Abdi Geomedisains 7 citations
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Investigasi Pengetahuan Dasar Tentang Bahaya Sampah Plastik pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar di Pulau Maitara, Maluku Utara

Researchers investigated basic plastic waste knowledge among elementary school students on Maitara Island in North Maluku, Indonesia, finding low awareness of the environmental hazards of plastic waste and highlighting the need for non-curricular environmental education in schools to reduce plastic pollution in coastal ecosystems including mangroves and coral reefs.

2022 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 3 citations
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Microplásticos: uma abordagem prática para produção de plástico biodegradável como estratégia de educação ambiental no ensino básico

Researchers surveyed 146 high school students in Gravataí, Brazil, on their awareness of microplastic pollution and then conducted a hands-on bioplastic production activity as an environmental education intervention. Results showed that approximately 71% of students had limited prior knowledge of microplastics, and the practical activity significantly improved awareness and motivated behavioral reflection about plastic consumption.

2022 Brazilian Journal of Science 2 citations
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Improving residential plastic waste management strategies for increasing value added to environmental sustainability

Researchers surveyed community awareness and behavior regarding plastic waste management in an Indonesian village, identifying gaps between knowledge and practice. Improving community engagement with proper plastic waste disposal is essential for reducing the plastic entering waterways and eventually becoming microplastics.

2023 E3S Web of Conferences
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The Effect of Environmental Values on German Primary School Students’ Knowledge on Water Supply

This German education study examined how environmental values affect primary school children's knowledge about water supply and conservation. While focused on environmental education rather than microplastics directly, building environmental literacy in children is important for long-term behavior change to reduce plastic pollution.

2021 Water 19 citations
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Beat Plastic Pollution: Instilyoung Minds with Sustainable Practices at the School Level

This educational program engaged school children as ambassadors to spread awareness about plastic pollution hazards and waste reduction strategies within their local community. The project also explored converting plastic waste into biodiesel as a hands-on sustainability solution.

2025 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Evaluation of an Environmental Education Program Using a Cross-Sectoral Approach to Promote the Sustainable Use of Domestic Drains

Researchers assessed an environmental education program designed to reduce the disposal of hygienic wipes and other products down household drains, finding improved awareness among primary school students. Flushed hygiene products are a significant source of microplastic fibers in wastewater and waterways.

2021 Sustainability 6 citations