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Level 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.

2024 ShodhKosh Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
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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.

2024 Interdisciplinary Journal of Environmental and Science Education 2 citations
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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.

2023 Psychological Research on Urban Society 4 citations
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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.

2023 Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2 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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ОЦЕНКА ИНФОРМИРОВАННОСТИ СТУДЕНТОВ О ВРЕДЕ МИКРОПЛАСТИКА НА ОРГАНИЗМ ЧЕЛОВЕКА

A survey of medical university students in Kazakhstan found that despite daily exposure to microplastics through food delivery packaging and other sources, most students had limited awareness of the health risks. The study highlights a significant knowledge gap that could hinder personal and public health responses to microplastic exposure.

2023 Ġylym men densaulyķ saķtau.
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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.

2024 Sustainability 1 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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Vocational School Student’ Perception on Plastic Waste Management: the role of Recycling Education

This Indonesian study surveyed vocational school students' perceptions of plastic waste recycling and how recycling education influenced their attitudes and behaviors. Early education about plastic waste management is important for building the next generation of environmentally responsible consumers and policymakers.

2023
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The Impacts of Environmental Knowledge on Aqua Product Purchase: The Role of Environmental Concerns

Researchers examined how environmental knowledge and environmental concerns influence bottled water purchasing behavior among residents of Bandung, Indonesia, focusing on the Aqua brand as a proxy for plastic-packaged aqua products. Results indicate that stronger environmental awareness correlates with altered purchase decisions, highlighting the role of consumer education in reducing plastic consumption.

2024 Journal of System and Management Sciences
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Perception of the Academic Community of the Federal University of São Paulo - Campus Baixada Santista on the degradation of the marine environment due to the presence of microplastics

Researchers surveyed the academic community at the Federal University of Sao Paulo - Baixada Santista campus to assess awareness of marine microplastic pollution from personal care products and synthetic clothing washing, stratified by socioeconomic factors. The study used a 15-question questionnaire across all occupational categories to evaluate perception of microplastic sources and their risks to marine ecosystems and human health.

2022 LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)
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The impact of perceived risk of online takeout packaging and the moderating role of educational level

Researchers surveyed 336 consumers in China and found that awareness of packaging pollution risk significantly dampened their willingness to order online takeout food, with attitudes and social norms partially explaining the effect. Higher education levels sharpened this response, suggesting that better-informed consumers are more likely to factor plastic pollution risk into food purchasing decisions.

2023 Humanities and Social Sciences Communications 11 citations
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Participation in No Plastic Bag Day (NPBD) Campaign among Young Consumers

This study examined why Malaysian consumers continue to use plastic bags despite the No Plastic Bag Day campaign introduced in 2011. The authors found that convenience and habit outweighed environmental awareness in driving behavior. The findings suggest that awareness campaigns alone are insufficient and must be paired with stronger policy incentives to effectively reduce plastic bag use.

2023 International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences 1 citations
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Green Marketing, Lifestyle, and the Purchase Intention of Bottled Water among Generation Z

This study analyzed how green marketing and lifestyle factors influence Generation Z consumers' intention to purchase bottled water. Bottled water is a major source of microplastic exposure, as plastic bottles shed particles into the liquid inside over time.

2023 East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 1 citations
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Internet User Awareness Assessment on the Impact of Microplastics on Health

A survey of 281 internet users aged 15–50 across diverse demographics assessed public awareness of microplastic health risks. Results revealed significant gaps in understanding — most respondents had heard of microplastics but underestimated their prevalence in food and water and were unaware of specific health effects. The study highlights that public health messaging about microplastics lags well behind the scientific evidence, which matters because consumer behaviour and policy support both depend on informed public understanding.

2023 Bulletin of Science and Practice 1 citations
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Students' Level of Awareness on the Waste Contribution of the Fast Fashion with Their Clothing Consumption Behavior

Researchers surveyed 104 students to assess their awareness of fast fashion's environmental waste contributions and examined the relationship between that awareness and their actual clothing consumption behavior. While students demonstrated high awareness of wastewater and solid waste impacts, Goodman and Kruskal gamma analysis revealed only a negligible to moderate correlation between awareness and purchasing behavior.

2023 International Journal of Environment Engineering and Education 5 citations
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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.

2023 Sustainability 11 citations
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The Sustainability of Seafood Products in the Opinions of Italian Consumers of Generation Z

This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it surveys Italian Generation Z consumers about their attitudes toward sustainable seafood production and consumption, with no focus on plastic pollution.

2023 Foods 7 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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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