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The Effect of Environmental Education, Consumer Awareness, and Environmentally Friendly Practices on Plastic Waste Reduction in Indonesia

Researchers measured the effects of environmental education, consumer awareness, and environmentally friendly purchasing intentions on pro-environmental behavior, using structural equation modeling on survey data. Environmental education indirectly improved behavior through increasing awareness and purchase intention, suggesting that educational interventions are most effective when paired with behavioral prompts.

2024 West Science Social and Humanities Studies 5 citations
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Determinants of single-use plastic bottled water consumption among university students: a cross-sectional study

A survey of university students found that convenience, habit, and accessibility were the primary drivers of single-use plastic bottled water consumption, with environmental knowledge having limited influence on behavior, suggesting that structural changes rather than awareness campaigns are needed to reduce plastic bottle use.

2025 Journal of Environmental Management
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Analyzing Urban Communities Level of Environmental Awareness for a Future Sustainable Use of Plastic Packaging

This study surveyed urban community members in Indonesia about environmental awareness related to plastic packaging use, finding moderate awareness levels and identifying education and media exposure as key factors influencing knowledge and willingness to adopt more sustainable packaging consumption behaviors.

2023 International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning 3 citations
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The impact of environmental management on the growth of the bottled water industry in Indonesia (Case study: sales of disposable gallons)

This study investigated how environmental management practices affect plastic waste generation and microplastic pollution associated with agricultural and industrial operations. The findings suggest that stronger environmental governance leads to measurable reductions in plastic waste entering natural systems.

2024 Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies 1 citations
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Analysis of packaged drinking water use in Indonesia in the last decades: trends, socio-economic determinants, and safety aspect

Analysis of Indonesian national survey data showed that packaged drinking water (PDW) consumption has grown at 1.24% per year since 2000, with socioeconomic status being the strongest predictor of consumption. Systematic literature review identified microplastic contamination and chemical leaching from plastic containers as key safety concerns for the 50% of Indonesians projected to use PDW by 2026.

2022 Water Policy 8 citations
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Filling Discrepancies between Consumer Perception and Actual Piped Water Quality to Promote the Potable Use of the Municipal Water Supply in Indonesia

This paper is not about environmental microplastics in an ecological or health context; it studies consumer trust and drinking water preferences in Indonesian cities to encourage tap water use over bottled water, with the plastic waste angle being secondary and policy-focused rather than scientific.

2024 Sustainability 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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Health consciousness and the theory of planned behavior: the role of health consciousness with the on-campus use of reusable water bottle among Chulalongkorn freshmen

This study examined the factors influencing students' use of reusable water containers on a Thai university campus, finding that health consciousness and social norms were key motivators. The research applies behavioral theory to understanding pro-environmental consumer choices that reduce single-use plastic bottle consumption.

2018 1 citations
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Exploring The Reasons Of Indonesian Young Adult Consumers Toward Sustainably Packaged Food & Beverages Product

This study explored why Indonesian young adult consumers choose sustainably packaged food and beverage products, identifying environmental awareness and product value as key drivers of purchasing decisions.

2024 Journal of Marketing Innovation (JMI) 6 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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Impact of Green Advertising and Packaging on Purchase Decisions via Green Perceived Value

This paper is not about microplastics; it studies how green advertising and eco-friendly packaging influence consumer purchasing decisions for bubble tea beverages in Indonesia, using marketing theory.

2024 Ilomata International Journal of Social Science 2 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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Consumer Readiness on Rejecting the Choice of Consumption of Plastic Packaged Goods: A Study of Karnali Province

This study examined consumer readiness to reject plastic-packaged goods in Karnataka, India using a critical constructivist perspective, identifying factors that influence willingness to change purchasing behavior. The research found that environmental awareness and availability of alternatives were key determinants of consumers' readiness to avoid plastic packaging.

2024 KMC Journal
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Factors Related to Reducing The Use of Plastic Bags in Kabupaten Bekasi

This Indonesian survey study examined the factors that influence whether people in Bekasi Regency reduce their use of plastic bags, finding that knowledge, attitudes, and access to alternatives were key predictors. Reducing single-use plastic bag consumption is important for limiting the amount of plastic that fragments into microplastics in the environment. The paper provides insights for designing behavior-change interventions aimed at plastic pollution reduction.

2021 Muhammadiyah International Public Health and Medicine Proceeding
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Why do consumers buy paper bags? The Impact of Habit, Consumer Awareness and Sustainability as Drivers of Environmentally Responsible Consumer Behavior

Researchers surveyed 252 Indonesian consumers using Structural Equation Modeling to examine how sustainability values, consumer awareness dimensions, and habitual behavior drive environmentally responsible purchasing decisions such as choosing paper bags. Results showed significant positive relationships between all three drivers and responsible consumer behavior, emphasizing personal agency and habitual action as key levers for promoting green choices.

2023 The Es Economics and Entrepreneurship 5 citations
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Aquaculture: How German Preservice Teachers’ Perception Interacts with Values, Knowledge, and Conceptions of Environmental Concern When Making Purchasing Decisions

A study examined how German pre-service teachers' values, environmental knowledge, and perceptions of risk influence their purchasing decisions about aquaculture products. Understanding how educators form environmental attitudes is relevant to improving science education around plastic pollution and sustainability.

2023 Education Sciences 1 citations
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Prevalence of Plastic Usage and the Factors Associated With It Among Adults in Perambalur District of South India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Researchers surveyed 1,200 adults in South India about their plastic use habits, finding that 92.5% use plastic daily despite widespread awareness of its harms and local bans on plastic bags. The study found that younger, urban, more educated, and male participants were the heaviest plastic users, indicating that awareness alone is not enough to change behavior.

2023 Cureus 3 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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Assessment of Risk Perception on Microplastics Pollution in Drinking Water Sources

Researchers surveyed higher education students to assess their risk perception of microplastic pollution in drinking water sources and measured relationships between perception, concern, and behavioral intention to reduce plastic use. The study aimed to identify knowledge gaps and inform awareness campaigns targeting informed plastic reduction behavior among young adults.

2022 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Single Use Plastics among the Residents of a Rural Area in a Coastal District of Karnataka - A Descriptive Study

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding single-use plastics among 319 rural residents in a coastal district of Karnataka, India, finding that more than 70% were aware that single-use plastics are harmful but that behavioral change lagged behind awareness.

2020 National Journal of Community Medicine 12 citations
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A Study into Public Awareness of the Environmental Impact of Menstrual Products and Product Choice

This study investigated public awareness of the plastic content and environmental impact of menstrual products, finding through surveys and focus groups that most participants were unaware of the hidden plastics in disposable items. Results showed that greater environmental awareness does not reliably translate into choosing less harmful product alternatives.

2019 Sustainability 84 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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An Exploratory Study on Consumer Concerns for the Environment and Its Influence on Purchasing Behaviour in South Africa

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey of 250 South African consumers in the eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal, finding high environmental awareness and a significant preference for environmentally friendly products, suggesting that consumer concern for the environment influences purchasing behaviour.

2025 Journal of Law and Sustainable Development
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Single use plastic usage in the Maldives: Knowledge, practice and attitude

Researchers surveyed single-use plastic consumption patterns, knowledge levels, and consumer attitudes in the Maldives using questionnaires, finding significant knowledge gaps about single-use plastics and concerns about tap water confidence in a small island nation facing severe solid waste management pressures.

2022 Research Square (Research Square) 1 citations