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ClearReview: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R1/PR8
This peer review evaluates a study on public perceptions of plastic pollution in the context of global treaty negotiations. Scientific understanding of public attitudes helps policymakers craft more effective communication and regulatory approaches for reducing the plastic waste that becomes microplastics.
Recommendation: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R1/PR9
This peer review recommendation evaluates a study on public perceptions of plastic pollution ahead of international treaty negotiations. Understanding public attitudes toward plastic pollution is important for designing effective communication strategies and policies to reduce microplastic contamination.
Review: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R1/PR7
A peer review of a study analyzing public perceptions of plastic pollution found that research mainly focuses on marine impacts and single-use plastics. The reviewer suggests future work should examine broader risk perceptions including toxic chemicals in plastics and links to climate change.
Review: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R0/PR2
This review analyzes 39 peer-reviewed studies on public perceptions of plastic pollution, finding that debate is largely focused on marine environments and single-use plastics. The review notes gaps in public awareness of microplastics' health effects and calls for better communication to inform policy negotiations.
Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate
This review analyzed 39 peer-reviewed studies on public perceptions of plastic pollution, finding that research discourse is narrowly focused on marine impacts and single-use plastics while largely ignoring broader plastic pollution contexts relevant to international treaty negotiations.
Decision: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R0/PR5
This is the editorial decision record for a paper analyzing public perceptions of plastic pollution. The editor's decision document accompanies peer reviews of the paper and does not contain independent research findings.
Author comment: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R0/PR1
This author comment accompanies a review analyzing global public perceptions of plastic pollution, based on 39 peer-reviewed studies. The analysis finds that public discourse has focused heavily on marine and single-use plastic issues, which may limit the scope of international policy solutions.
Recommendation: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R0/PR4
This is a peer review recommendation for a study analyzing 39 published papers on public perceptions of plastic pollution, finding that research has focused mainly on marine ecosystems, single-use plastics, and microplastic risks while underexploring broader production reduction and climate-plastics links. The paper notes that framing choices in terminology shape public understanding and policy responses to the plastic pollution crisis.
Author comment: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R1/PR6
This author comment accompanies a study reviewing public perceptions of plastic pollution based on 39 peer-reviewed papers. The response affirms the value of social science perspectives in shaping plastic pollution policy and addressing the social meaning of plastics in everyday life.
Review: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R0/PR3
A review of 39 studies on public perceptions of plastic pollution found that research has clustered around marine ecosystems, single-use plastics, and recycling barriers, while underexploring systemic production reduction and connections to climate change or broader biodiversity loss. The paper emphasizes that terminology choices — 'marine debris' vs. 'microplastics' vs. 'plastic pollution' — frame public understanding differently and should inform policy communications.
Risk perception and risk realities in forming legally binding agreements: The governance of plastics
This study examines how public perception of plastic pollution risk influences the development of legally binding international agreements to address it. Researchers found that while initial public concern focused on human health effects of microplastics, emerging scientific evidence suggests the broader environmental impacts may be the more pressing issue. The study argues that effective plastic governance requires aligning risk perception with scientific evidence to build support for comprehensive policy solutions.
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.
Author comment: Plastic Pulse of the Public: A review of survey-based research on how people use plastic — R0/PR1
This author comment reviews survey-based research on how people use, perceive, and understand plastic pollution, synthesizing evidence on public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to plastics across different jurisdictions and demographic groups. The review highlights variation in public engagement and identifies gaps in understanding that limit effective communication and policy interventions around plastic pollution.
Decision: Human health evidence in the global treaty to end plastic pollution: a survey of policy perspectives — R1/PR10
Researchers surveyed 27 UN delegates developing the Global Plastics Treaty about their views on human health evidence, preferred mitigation strategies, and research priorities. Human health was the top-ranked concern, reducing plastics production and eliminating harmful chemicals were the top mitigation strategies, and recycling was considered the least protective approach for health.
Decision: Uncertainties about waste using an online survey and review approach: Environmentalist perceptions, household waste compositions and views from media and science — R1/PR6
This study used online surveys and literature review to explore how individuals perceive and understand waste and plastic pollution, identifying knowledge gaps and misconceptions that may hinder waste reduction behavior. The research aimed to inform more effective waste reduction education and policy by understanding where public understanding falls short.
From Ocean to Table: How Public Awareness Shapes the Fight Against Microplastic Pollution
This literature review synthesized global studies on public awareness of microplastic pollution, finding that while scientific knowledge has expanded significantly, public understanding and behavioral change remain limited. The study identified effective communication strategies and policy approaches to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and public action.
Review: Human health evidence in the global treaty to end plastic pollution: a survey of policy perspectives — R1/PR7
Researchers surveyed 27 UN delegates developing the Global Plastics Treaty about their views on human health evidence, preferred mitigation strategies, and research priorities. Human health was the top-ranked concern, reducing plastics production and eliminating harmful chemicals were the top mitigation strategies, and recycling was considered the least protective approach for health.
Review: Human health evidence in the global treaty to end plastic pollution: a survey of policy perspectives — R1/PR8
Researchers surveyed 27 UN delegates developing the Global Plastics Treaty about their views on human health evidence, preferred mitigation strategies, and research priorities. Human health was the top-ranked concern, reducing plastics production and eliminating harmful chemicals were the top mitigation strategies, and recycling was considered the least protective approach for health.
Risk Perception of Plastic Pollution: Importance of Stakeholder Involvement and Citizen Science
Researchers examine how people perceive the risk of plastic pollution and find that eight key factors — including visibility, familiarity, and severity — shape public and policy responses. Greater involvement of citizens and stakeholders in science could improve risk understanding and lead to more effective regulations.
Public Perceptions and Expert Opinions About Microplastic & Nanoplastic Contamination in Water
This study surveyed public perceptions and expert opinions on microplastic and nanoplastic contamination in Canada, where plastic bans have been enacted but research on stakeholder risk perception remains limited. Findings highlighted gaps between expert understanding and public awareness of plastic pollution risks.