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Caixas didáticas para popularização científica dos microplásticos e impacto nos organismos e ecossistemas aquáticos

This Brazilian study developed and tested educational kits for teaching students about microplastics and their impacts on ecosystems, deploying the materials in public schools. Science education tools that make microplastic pollution tangible for students are important for building the public awareness needed to drive behavior change and support policy solutions.

2023 Journal of Environmental Analysis and Progress
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Development of microplastics pollution e-module in Sengguruh reservoir based on problem-based learning

Researchers developed a problem-based learning e-module on microplastic pollution in the Sengguruh Reservoir, achieving validity ratings of 95-100% from expert validators and practicality ratings above 93% from both teachers and students.

2024 AIP conference proceedings
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Efforts to Increase Public Awareness About Microplastic Hazards in Communities at the Coastal Beach of Padang

Community outreach activities in Padang, Indonesia, aimed to raise public awareness about the hazards of microplastics, particularly at coastal beaches where plastic waste accumulates. The study documents how environmental education programs can build local capacity for addressing plastic pollution.

2023 Jurnal Pengabdian Ilmu Kesehatan (JPIK)
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Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat tentang Bahaya Paparan Mikroplastik dan Dampaknya bagi Kesehatan

Researchers conducted a community education intervention at a university in Indonesia to increase public knowledge about the hazards of microplastic exposure and its health impacts, providing information about microplastic sources in everyday products including clothing, toys, and food. The study aimed to improve health literacy around microplastic risks among community members with limited prior awareness of this emerging environmental contaminant.

2022 Warta Pengabdian Andalas 3 citations
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Science Literacy Profile of High School Students: Implications of PBL Didactic Design on the Topic of Microplastics

This education research paper is not primarily about microplastic risks; it studies Indonesian high school students' scientific literacy after a problem-based learning curriculum using microplastics as a teaching topic, assessing students' ability to explain phenomena, evaluate investigations, and interpret data within the PISA framework.

2026 Hydrogen Jurnal Kependidikan Kimia
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Navigating through ocean literacy gaps: an analysis of elementary school textbooks in Croatian education

This paper is not about microplastics — it analyzes Croatian elementary school textbooks to evaluate how well ocean literacy principles and concepts are integrated across grades and subjects.

2024 Mediterranean Marine Science 2 citations
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Scientific literacy through Problem-Based Learning focusing on the occurrence and consequences of microplastics in the environment

Researchers implemented a Problem-Based Learning approach to develop scientific literacy skills in students by focusing on the occurrence and environmental consequences of microplastics. The study, conducted in a Portuguese-language educational context, used microplastics as a real-world science topic to cultivate critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making competencies.

2024 Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)
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Edukasi Bahaya Sampah Plastik pada Perairan dan Biota Laut di Sekolah Alam, Pantai Bajulmati, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur

This paper describes an environmental education project at a nature school in East Java, Indonesia, focused on teaching children about the dangers of plastic waste in marine environments. Public education is considered an important strategy for building long-term behavior change around plastic use and disposal.

2022 Abdi Geomedisains 7 citations
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Identification of microplastics in fish from the local fish market of Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

This study identified microplastics in fish sold at a local market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, finding plastic particles in multiple species across fiber, fragment, and film forms. The detection of microplastics in commercially sold fish raises food safety concerns for consumers who regularly eat locally caught seafood.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 2 citations
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What are the valuable lessons from global research on environmental literacy in the last two decades? A systematic literature review

This paper is not about microplastics; it is a systematic literature review of global research on environmental literacy in education over the past two decades, analyzing publication trends and teaching approaches.

2024 Biosfer 2 citations
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Igarapés como espaço educacional não formal para estudantes de uma escola pública no interior do Estado do Amazonas, Brasil

This paper describes a Brazilian educational project that used polluted and unpolluted local streams as outdoor classrooms to teach high school students about water pollution, including microplastics, through hands-on inquiry. While microplastic education is a component, the paper is primarily focused on pedagogy rather than reporting original microplastic research findings.

2023 Journal of Education Science and Health 1 citations
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Citizen_Labs – conception and evaluation of a course on plastic waste and microplastic in adult education

Researchers conceived and evaluated a citizen science laboratory course on plastic waste and microplastics for adult education, examining how experiential learning formats can raise environmental awareness and scientific literacy about plastic pollution among non-specialist participants.

2022 CHEMKON 1 citations
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Investigasi Pengetahuan Dasar Tentang Bahaya Sampah Plastik pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar di Pulau Maitara, Maluku Utara

Researchers investigated basic plastic waste knowledge among elementary school students on Maitara Island in North Maluku, Indonesia, finding low awareness of the environmental hazards of plastic waste and highlighting the need for non-curricular environmental education in schools to reduce plastic pollution in coastal ecosystems including mangroves and coral reefs.

2022 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 3 citations
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Fish—To Eat or Not to Eat? A Mixed-Methods Investigation of the Conundrum of Fish Consumption in the Context of Marine Pollution in Indonesia

Researchers investigated the dilemma of fish consumption in Indonesia amid marine pollution, using mixed methods to explore sociodemographic factors and perceptions that influence whether people continue eating fish despite contamination concerns.

2023 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 7 citations
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Designing an Informative Pop-Up Book about Microplastic Particles for 8-13 Years Old Children

Indonesian designers created an interactive pop-up book about microplastics aimed at children aged 8–13 to address the lack of plastic waste education in schools. The project aims to raise environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior from an early age.

2020 International Conference of Innovation in Media and Visual Design
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Increasing knowledge and awareness of microplastic pollution in United States middle school students in a hybrid-classroom setting through science education

Researchers assessed microplastic pollution knowledge and awareness among middle school students in the United States, finding significant gaps in understanding of microplastic sources, pathways, and human health implications. The study highlights an educational opportunity and suggests targeted curriculum integration could improve scientific literacy around plastic pollution in younger generations.

2024 Journal of Geoscience Education 5 citations
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Science-Learning Strengthening Model in Islamic Educational Institution: Case Study at MAN 1 Yogyakarta

This case study examines science education practices at an Islamic high school in Indonesia, exploring how the institution strengthens science learning outcomes. While unrelated to microplastics, science literacy is important for public understanding of environmental pollution including plastic contamination.

2021 Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam 4 citations
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Pelucco's journey: Teaching kids about microplastic pollution and ocean protection

Researchers developed and evaluated 'Pelucco's Journey,' an educational initiative designed to teach children about microplastic pollution and ocean protection, framing scientific content within an accessible narrative for young audiences. The study drew on evidence that effective microplastic mitigation policies require paired public education to increase awareness and promote behavioral change.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Can we investigate microplastic pollution with school students? Experiences from eight years of citizen science research

Researchers shared eight years of experience from the Plastic Pirates citizen science program involving over 24,000 school students and teachers in microplastic research across Germany, addressing challenges of contamination prevention, particle size, and sample processing in non-laboratory settings. The study evaluated the feasibility and scientific validity of engaging young citizen scientists in standardized riverine microplastic monitoring.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Promoting sustainability and conservation practices through environmental education in Aceh, Indonesia

This paper is not about microplastics; it is a mixed-methods study examining how environmental education programs in Aceh, Indonesia influence sustainability practices and conservation awareness.

2023 World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 6 citations
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Ecological and health risks of microplastic contamination in edible fish from the Musi River Palembang, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in all ten fish species sampled from Indonesia's Musi River, with fragment-shaped PET, PE, and PVC particles being most common, though current consumption levels still put fish-eating locals in a low health-risk category. The findings underscore the need for ongoing monitoring and better plastic waste management to prevent risk from increasing over time.

2025 Journal of Ecological Engineering
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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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Public Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Perception on Microplastics Pollution Around Lagos Lagoon

Researchers surveyed public awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding microplastic pollution around Lagos Lagoon in Nigeria, finding significant gaps in understanding among residents, students, and fishermen about microplastic health and ecological risks.

2022 Ecological Safety and Balanced Use of Resources 36 citations
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Microplastics in the Environment: Raising Awareness in Primary Education

This study developed and evaluated a microplastics education program for primary school children, finding that age-appropriate lessons about plastic pollution could meaningfully increase students' environmental awareness. The authors argue that early education is a key component of long-term plastic pollution reduction strategies.

2020 The American Biology Teacher 17 citations