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ClearLevel of Awareness of Microplastics Among Generation Z
A mixed-methods survey and interview study found that Generation Z has moderate awareness of microplastics as an environmental issue but limited understanding of specific sources, health effects, and personal mitigation behaviors.
A Study on the Awareness and Perception towards Sustainable Fashion
This paper is not directly relevant to microplastics; it surveys university students' awareness and attitudes toward sustainable fashion and the broader environmental impacts of the textile industry, including waste and water contamination.
How sizeable are the knowledge, attitude and perception of food risks among young adults? An Italian survey.
Despite its title referencing food risk perception, this paper studies knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors around food safety among 317 young Italian adults — not microplastic pollution. It examines concerns about pesticides, bacterial contamination, and antibiotics in food and is not relevant to microplastics or human health from a microplastic exposure standpoint.
Differences in Perception of Sustainability and Purchase Intention of The Fashion Industry
Researchers surveyed 153 respondents from Generation Z and Millennials to examine gender and generational differences in sustainability perceptions and purchase intentions in the fashion industry, finding that females showed significantly higher sustainability awareness and involvement, while no significant generational difference was detected, in the context of fashion's growing microplastic pollution and textile waste problems.
Level of Awareness and Attitudes towards Plastic Contamination by Students of an Italian University
A survey of 220 Italian university students found significant gaps in awareness about micro- and nanoplastic contamination, with many not connecting everyday behaviors to plastic pollution despite science-oriented backgrounds.
GenZs environmental attitudes and ecology behavior nexus: Urgent education message
Researchers examined the environmental attitudes and ecological behaviors of Generation Z high school and undergraduate students. The study suggests that environmental education in schools is critical for reducing plastic litter pollution, which the authors identify as potentially one of the most significant health challenges of the 21st century.
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.
Effects of Romanian Student’s Awareness and Needs Regarding Plastic Waste Management
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it surveys Romanian university students' awareness and environmental behaviors regarding general plastic waste management.
Sustainable Marketing and the Challenges of Green Marketing Communication: Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Buying Behaviour for Sustainable Products in the Czech Republic
Not relevant to microplastics — this survey examines Czech consumer attitudes toward sustainable products, exploring the gap between professed environmental values and actual purchasing behavior, and the challenges of green marketing communication.
Trend analysis of sustainability claims in meat and dairy product launches (2004–2023): a case study of the UK, the USA, and China
Despite its title referencing sustainability and meat and dairy products, this paper studies trends in sustainability marketing claims on food product labels across the UK, USA, and China from 2004 to 2023 — not microplastic pollution. It examines which types of "green" claims have grown fastest in food product launches, and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
A Preliminary Survey on Knowledge and Attitudes of University Students Regarding Microplastic Pollution and Its Impact on the Environment
A cross-sectional survey of university students found moderate knowledge and attitudes toward microplastic pollution, with no significant variation by age, gender, academic performance, or field of study. The findings suggest that structured education and media engagement are needed to improve microplastic literacy among young people who will shape future demand for plastic alternatives.
Emerging Transformations in Material Use and Waste Practices in the Global South: Plastic-Free and Zero Waste in India
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it examines qualitative insights from zero waste businesses in India on the challenges and strategies for reducing plastic use and waste generation.
Effect of community participation on sustainable development: an assessment of sustainability domains in Malaysia
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it investigates how community participation in coral reef conservation programs affects sustainable development outcomes in Malaysia.
Sustainability Challenges in the Fashion Industry: Managing Waste and Ethical Labor Practices
Despite its title referencing microplastics, this paper studies sustainability challenges in the fast fashion industry — not microplastic pollution specifically. It examines consumer behavior, ethical labor practices, textile waste management, and greenwashing, with no substantive focus on microplastic fiber emissions or health impacts. It is not directly relevant to microplastic science.
The future of foods
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper is a brief commentary on sustainable food systems and resource depletion, with no substantive content on microplastics.
An Examination of Microplastics: Environmental Impact, Sustainability, and Recyclability Innovation
This paper examined the environmental impact of microplastics, sustainability implications of current plastic use, and recycling options to address the plastic pollution crisis. It called for a transition toward circular economy approaches that reduce primary plastic production and increase recycled content.
Analysis of intention to purchase environmentally friendly packaging in the city of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Despite its title referencing environmentally friendly packaging, this paper is a consumer behavior survey studying what factors drive Brazilians to intend to buy eco-friendly packaging — not original research on microplastic pollution or its effects. It examines environmental concern and personal values as predictors of purchasing decisions and is not directly relevant to microplastic contamination or human health.
Keep Your Litter in the Loop: Predicting Generation Z’s Intention to Recycle Single-use Plastic Waste
Researchers investigated the factors predicting Generation Z's intention to recycle single-use plastic waste in Indonesia, examining how government policy awareness, social movement influence, and behavioral determinants shape recycling intentions among young consumers amid growing plastic waste challenges.
Fishermen’s Preferences for Ecological Policies and Behavior Analysis: A Case Study of Weihai City, China
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it analyzes Chinese fishermen's policy preferences for fishery ecological protection using choice experiments and economic modeling, with no focus on plastic pollution.
"Malaysian and Libyan Perspectives on Single-Use Plastic's Environmental Impact During the Pandemic COVID-19: A Pilot Study"
Not directly relevant to microplastics — this pilot study surveys Malaysian and Libyan perspectives on the environmental impact of single-use plastics during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on attitudes and questionnaire validation rather than microplastic contamination research.
Exploring the Differences and InfluencingFactors of Public Participation in EnvironmentalProtection Behavior in the Private and PublicSpheres in China
Not relevant to microplastics — this sociological study analyzes factors influencing Chinese citizens' environmental protection behaviors in public and private spheres, using 2013 national survey data.
Effect of Design Thinking to Develop Marine and Coastal Environmental Attitudes
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it evaluates a design thinking educational approach for improving marine and coastal environmental awareness among students, focused on teaching sustainability concepts.
Addressing Plastic Concern: Behavioral Insights into Recycled Plastic Products and Packaging in a Circular Economy
This study surveyed 511 Italian consumers to understand what drives people to buy products made from recycled plastic. Social norms, personal attitudes, and a sense of control over one's choices all influenced purchasing behavior. While not a health study, understanding consumer behavior toward recycled plastics is relevant because increasing plastic recycling rates could help reduce the amount of plastic waste that breaks down into microplastics in the environment.
Consumer Habits and Practices for Cosmetics: a Statistical Approach
Despite its title referencing cosmetics consumer habits, this paper studies the behavioral and sociological factors driving cosmetic purchasing decisions — not microplastic pollution. It examines survey data on consumer attitudes toward cosmetic products and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.