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ClearChallenges in Implementing Sustainable Marine Tourism Policy against the Threat of Waste in Coastal Areas
Researchers investigated the challenges of implementing sustainable marine tourism policies against plastic waste pollution at coastal sites in Indonesia, including Kuta Beach, Bali, finding that government policy alone is insufficient and that community participation is essential for effective waste management.
Investigating the Role of Tourists and Impact of Knowledge, Behaviour, and Attitude Towards Plastic Waste Generation
Researchers surveyed tourists to assess how their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior influence plastic waste generation at outdoor recreation sites, finding that awareness gaps drive littering and that circular economy approaches could convert tourist-generated waste into local economic opportunity.
Sustainable Tourism as the Management Option for Litter Problems in Tasik and Leuweung Sancang Garut Coastal Areas, Indonesia
Researchers assessed marine debris and plastic litter problems along the Tasikmalaya and Garut coastline in Indonesia and evaluated sustainable tourism as a management strategy. They found that remote beaches had less contamination than village-adjacent beaches, and that tourism development without proper waste management worsened litter accumulation. The study recommends integrating sustainable tourism practices with waste reduction to address coastal plastic pollution.
Quantifying the impact of volunteerism in the framework of waste management strategies in Cyprus
Researchers quantified the impact of volunteerism on waste management strategies in Cyprus, examining volunteer contributions within the framework of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and global projections for increasing waste generation.
The generation of marine litter in Mediterranean island beaches as an effect of tourism and its mitigation
This study examined how tourism drives marine litter accumulation on Mediterranean island beaches, finding that tourist season dramatically increases litter loads. The authors evaluated mitigation strategies and found that active beach cleaning combined with visitor education can significantly reduce plastic accumulation in these heavily visited coastal ecosystems.
Pengelolaan Pariwisata Berkelanjutan Melalui Kampanye Pengurangan Sampah Plastik di Objek Wisata Pulau Bokori Sulawesi Tenggara
A community service program at Bokori Island, Indonesia implemented a plastic waste reduction campaign to promote sustainable tourism, finding that environmental education and waste management interventions helped reduce visitor-generated plastic litter at this coastal destination.
Pelatihan Pengumpulan Sampah Laut Kepada Pengunjung Pantai Pangandaran
This Indonesian study trained beach visitors at Pangandaran to collect and sort marine debris as part of continuous coastal waste monitoring. Citizen participation in marine litter monitoring is an important tool for tracking and reducing microplastic pollution in popular coastal areas.
Delving into the Reality of Waste at Coro Beach a Comprehensive Analysis and Innovative Solution Recommendations for Community-Based Sustainable Tourism
This study analyzes waste management challenges at Coro Beach in Indonesia, examining how inadequate infrastructure and single-use plastic consumption generate marine waste and proposing community-based sustainable tourism strategies to reduce microplastic pollution.
Can cycling help clean up microplastics from beaches and conserve coastal ecosystems?
This crowdfunded research project proposes using cycling along beaches as a method to collect microplastic debris while supporting coastal ecosystem conservation. The project aims to combine active transportation with environmental monitoring and cleanup as a novel community-based approach.
Integrating Community Service into Student Learning: A Model Event of a Plastic Waste Cleanup
Despite its title referencing plastic waste, this paper describes an educational outreach program combining beach cleanup events with classroom lectures on plastic recycling and sustainability — not original scientific research on microplastic pollution. It examines how community service can be integrated into student learning experiences and is not relevant to microplastics science or human health impacts.
Plastic Debris and the Marine Environment: Integrating Transformational Strategies in Achieving a Sustainable Environment
This review examines the sources, environmental pathways, and ecological impacts of marine plastic debris, and discusses transformational strategies including policy intervention, improved waste management, and alternative materials to achieve sustainable ocean management.
Perception and Awareness of Marine Plastic Pollution in Selected Tourism Beaches of Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Researchers surveyed marine plastic litter on four tourism beaches in the Philippines and assessed local perceptions of marine pollution among beach visitors, finding significant litter accumulation that tourism management practices have failed to control. The study links beach litter levels to tourism activities and highlights the need for integrated coastal management.
International Marine Tourism
Not relevant to microplastics — this bibliometric analysis examines trends in international marine tourism research in the context of sustainable development, with no substantive focus on plastic or microplastic pollution.
An Overview of the Current Trends in Marine Plastic Litter Management for a Sustainable Development
This review summarizes current knowledge about marine plastic litter, from its land-based origins to its distribution across ocean environments, and evaluates recovery and recycling strategies. Researchers found that while technologies for collecting and recycling marine plastics are advancing, significant economic and logistical barriers remain. The study emphasizes that a circular economy approach, combining prevention, collection, and material recovery, is essential for addressing ocean plastic pollution.
Reduction of Plastic Waste in Tourism Activities in Sam Son City, Viet Nam
This study measured plastic waste generated by tourism in Sam Son, Vietnam and proposed strategies to reduce single-use plastic in the coastal tourism sector to protect beach and marine environments.
The impact of tourism on marine litter pollution on Santa Marta beaches, Colombian Caribbean
Tourism significantly increased litter pollution on beaches in Santa Marta, Colombia, with plastics making up 30-77% of macroplastic waste and microplastics ranging from 1 to 355 items per square meter during peak tourist season. Local residents identified tourism as the primary source, highlighting the need for better waste management and public education at coastal destinations.
Exploring the Plastic Collection and Recycling Trends in Sri Lanka
This paper is not about microplastics; it surveys plastic waste collection and recycling infrastructure in Sri Lanka, documenting correlations between tourism, rainfall, and recycling rates for different polymer types.
The generation of marine litter in Mediterranean island beaches as an effect of tourism and its mitigation
Researchers measured marine litter accumulation on Mediterranean island beaches and found that during peak tourist season, litter builds up nearly five times faster — amounting to an estimated 40 million items per day across all regional islands. Pilot cleanup and waste-reduction actions during high-season reduced litter by up to 52%, demonstrating that targeted interventions can meaningfully cut plastic pollution entering the sea.
Towards a Sustainable Ocean Ecosystem: Innovations in Plastic Pollution Mitigation, Policy Collaborations, and Technological Advancements
This review examined innovations in ocean plastic pollution mitigation, including clean-up technologies, international policy collaborations, and engineering advances, synthesizing the current state of efforts to address the global plastic waste crisis in marine environments.
Plastic Recovery and Utilization: From Ocean Pollution to Green Economy
This review examines strategies for recovering and utilizing ocean plastic waste within a green economy framework, covering collection technologies, recycling pathways, and circular economy approaches to transform marine plastic pollution into valuable resources.
Tackling Single-Use-Plastic in small touristic islands to reduce marine litter: co-identifying the best mix of policy interventions
Not relevant to microplastics — this study uses participatory stakeholder methods to design policy strategies for reducing single-use plastic waste in the tourism sector on small Greek islands, focused on upstream prevention rather than microplastic science.
Study of marine debris around a tourist city in East China: Implication for waste management
Marine debris was surveyed in a coastal tourist city in eastern China, revealing patterns driven by tourism, fishing, and poor waste management. The study argues that effective debris management requires understanding local sources, which differ significantly between developed and developing regions.
Potensi pariwisata dan penanggulangan marine debris di kawasan pesisir Kabupaten Pangandaran
This Indonesian-language study evaluates the tourism potential and marine debris management challenges in the coastal area of Pangandaran, Indonesia. The research highlights that marine debris, including plastic waste, threatens both the ecosystem and the economic value of coastal tourism.
Success factors for effective plastic avoidance in tourism: a German consumer study with focus on beach holidays
This German consumer survey investigated what factors make plastic reduction initiatives successful in tourism settings, particularly for beach holidays. Results showed consumers expect holiday organizers to take the lead on plastic prevention and respond positively to visible sustainability measures by hotels and resorts.