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ClearDecision: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R1/PR10
This peer review decision evaluates a study analyzing peer-reviewed literature on public perceptions of plastic pollution as international treaty negotiations unfold. Understanding how the public perceives plastic pollution is important for shaping effective policies to reduce the microplastic contamination that flows from mismanaged plastic waste.
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.
Review: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decision: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R0/PR5
This is a peer reviewer decision document for a study on microplastic pollution awareness among beachgoers in Cape Town, South Africa, summarizing editorial comments on the submitted manuscript.
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: Addressing climate change mitigation: Implications for the sustainable alternatives to plastics — R0/PR5
This editorial decision summarizes peer reviewer comments and the editorial process for a paper on plastic waste accumulation and sustainable alternatives, noting that COVID-19 exacerbated plastic pollution by increasing disposable plastic use. The document represents a piece of the peer review record rather than original research findings.
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.
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.
Decision: Uncertainties about waste using an online survey and review approach: Environmentalist perceptions, household waste compositions and views from media and science — R0/PR3
A survey of household waste habits combined with a media and science review found that public understanding of plastic pollution issues is generally strong but that people are often uncertain about biodegradable and bioplastics claims. The study highlights how media coverage and scientific literature sometimes send conflicting messages, and that clearer communication could help reduce public confusion about plastic alternatives.
Decision: Atmospheric microplastics must be addressed in the global plastics treaty — R0/PR4
This is an editorial decision document in the peer review process for the atmospheric microplastics and Global Plastics Treaty recommendation paper, not a standalone research study.
Public Awareness Of Plastic Pollution And Perceived Risks To Human Health.
This study aims to assess public awareness of plastic pollution and its health impacts by surveying urban and semi-urban communities about their plastic use habits and self-reported health outcomes. Researchers plan to compare families using plastic food-contact materials with those using non-plastic alternatives to identify gaps in awareness and potential health differences linked to everyday plastic exposure.
Decision: Indigenous rights, knowledge, and participation in the global plastics treaty — R1/PR8
This paper presents the editorial decision for a study on Indigenous rights and knowledge within the global plastics treaty process, noting that Indigenous communities bear disproportionate burdens from plastic pollution spanning fossil fuel extraction through micro- and nanoplastic dispersal. The decision underscores the need for the treaty to formally recognise Indigenous rights and meaningful participation mechanisms.
Recommendation: Uncertainties about waste using an online survey and review approach: Environmentalist perceptions, household waste compositions and views from media and science — R1/PR5
This recommendation document accompanies a peer-reviewed study using online surveys and literature review to explore how individuals perceive plastic and general waste, aiming to identify barriers to waste reduction behavior. The study found diverse mental models of waste among respondents that have implications for designing effective education and policy interventions.
Knowledge, concerns and attitudes towards plastic pollution: An empirical study of public perceptions in Portugal
A survey of public knowledge, concerns, and attitudes toward plastic pollution found that awareness varied significantly across demographic groups, and that concern about plastic in different environmental compartments (air, water, soil) did not always translate into pro-recycling behaviors.
Author comment: Uncertainties about waste using an online survey and review approach: Environmentalist perceptions, household waste compositions and views from media and science — R1/PR4
A survey of 50 participants tracking their household waste found that food packaging was the most common type of nonperishable trash, and all respondents agreed that microplastics are toxic — though many were uncertain about claims around biodegradable plastics. The study reveals a gap between public perception and scientific nuance and highlights where educational messaging about plastic pollution could be most effective.
Author comment: Uncertainties about waste using an online survey and review approach: Environmentalist perceptions, household waste compositions and views from media and science — R0/PR1
An online survey of household waste composition combined with social media crowdsourcing found that many individuals underestimate the plastic content of their waste and lack awareness of plastic's persistence in the environment. Better public understanding of personal waste generation could inform more effective education campaigns and policies for reducing plastic pollution at its source.
Decision: An overview of the occurrence and distribution of plastics in wastewater treatment plants and the necessity of developing up-to-date management strategies — R0/PR5
This peer review decision evaluates an early version of an overview study on plastics in wastewater treatment plants. It contributes to the scientific review process for understanding how wastewater treatment facilities handle microplastics and what improvements are needed.