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A study on elementary pre-service teachers’ perception of the use of plastic instruments in music classes from the carbon neutral perspective

Researchers surveyed 170 pre-service elementary school teachers in Gwangju to assess their understanding of environmental pollution, carbon neutrality, and awareness of plastic musical instruments used in music education, finding varying perceptions about plastic instrument use in relation to sustainability goals.

2024 The Korean Society of Music Education Technology
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A study on elementary pre-service teachers’ perception of the use of plastic instruments in music classes from the carbon neutral perspective

Researchers surveyed 170 pre-service elementary school teachers in Gwangju to assess their understanding of environmental pollution, carbon neutrality, and awareness of plastic musical instruments used in music education, finding varying perceptions about plastic instrument use in relation to sustainability goals.

2024 The Korean Society of Music Education Technology
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A Study on the Use of Plastic Instruments in Music Curriculum towards the Plastic-Free Era

This study analyzed plastic musical instruments (recorders, melodicas) used in South Korean school music curricula and explored environmentally friendlier alternatives. Since plastic instruments generate microplastic debris through use and disposal, identifying sustainable substitutes supports broader efforts to reduce unnecessary plastic in educational settings.

2023 Korean Music Education Society
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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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Do future teachers’ sustainability commitments really relate to action-oriented educational approaches?

Researchers analyzed educational proposals designed by 130 future secondary school teachers addressing the socioecological problem of microplastic pollution, examining the relationship between teachers' own sustainability perceptions and their selection of action-oriented educational approaches through mixed qualitative and quantitative methods.

2024 Environmental Education Research 1 citations
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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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Analysis of Sustainability Knowingness, Attitudes and Behavior of a Spanish Pre-Service Primary Teachers Sample

Researchers assessed sustainability knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of pre-service primary school teachers in Spain using the Sustainability Consciousness Questionnaire, finding significant gaps between environmental awareness and pro-sustainability behavioral intentions that have implications for educator training programs.

2020 Sustainability 76 citations
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Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Sokoine University Students Regarding Endocrine Disruptors Coming from Plastic Chemicals

Researchers assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of students at Sokoine University in Tanzania regarding microplastic pollution, finding that while awareness was moderate, practical behaviors to reduce plastic use were limited, highlighting the need for applied environmental education.

2025 Journal of biomedical and life sciences.
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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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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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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward Plastic Pollution among Malaysians: Implications for Minimizing Plastic Use and Pollution

Researchers surveyed Malaysians about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding plastic pollution. The study found that while most people were aware of plastic pollution problems, there was a significant gap between awareness and actual behavior change. The findings suggest that education campaigns alone are insufficient and need to be paired with practical infrastructure and policy changes to reduce plastic use.

2023 Sustainability 35 citations
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Promoting sustainability and conservation practices through environmental education in Aceh, Indonesia

This paper is not about microplastics; it is a mixed-methods study examining how environmental education programs in Aceh, Indonesia influence sustainability practices and conservation awareness.

2023 World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 6 citations
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Impacts of Education and Perception on Vietnamese High School Students' Behaviors Regarding Plastic Waste : The Mediating Role of Attitude

This is a duplicate record of a study examining how education and perception influence plastic waste behaviors among Vietnamese high school students, with attitude as a mediating factor. The findings underscore the role of environmental education in shaping responsible plastic disposal behavior.

2023 2 citations
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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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Impacts of Education and Perception on Vietnamese High School Students' Behaviors Regarding Plastic Waste : The Mediating Role of Attitude

A study in Vietnam analyzed how education and perception influence plastic waste behaviors among high school students, with environmental attitude serving as a mediating factor. The findings suggest that improving environmental knowledge and attitude formation is key to changing plastic disposal behaviors in young people.

2023
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What are the valuable lessons from global research on environmental literacy in the last two decades? A systematic literature review

This paper is not about microplastics; it is a systematic literature review of global research on environmental literacy in education over the past two decades, analyzing publication trends and teaching approaches.

2024 Biosfer 2 citations
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Knowledge of ecological concepts, environmental concern, and ecological behavior: A multiple correlation analysis

This education study examined the relationship between ecological knowledge, environmental concern, and pro-environmental behavior in students. Environmental education that increases knowledge about plastic pollution and microplastics is associated with greater concern and more sustainable behaviors.

2023 JPBI (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia) 1 citations
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Contextual Teaching and Learning in Learning Environmental Pollution: the Effect on Student Learning Outcomes

This study evaluated contextual teaching and learning approaches for environmental pollution education, finding that connecting plastic pollution and waste concepts to real-world situations significantly improved student comprehension and motivation compared to conventional instruction.

2022 Prima Magistra Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan 22 citations
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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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How Marine Plastic Pollution Education Develops Secondary School Students’ Sustainability Competences

Researchers investigated how marine plastic pollution education affects Norwegian secondary school students' sustainability competences, knowledge, and attitudes toward biodiversity protection using pre- and post-test questionnaires with 50 students. Results showed that structured marine plastic pollution curricula can improve students' understanding of ecosystem impacts and motivate protective behaviors.

2025 Environmental sciences