We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Papers
61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Solutions and Strategies to Reduce Damaging Impact of Single-Use Plastic Bag in Toledo City
ClearExploring The Alternative Solutions and Strategies of Toledo City Government for The Damaging Impact of Single-Use Plastic Bag in the Environment
Researchers explored how Toledo City, Philippines, is responding to plastic bag pollution by surveying residents of Magdugo village about their concerns and attitudes toward proposed government strategies, finding that an inefficient waste management system has led to widespread plastic accumulation and that residents support policy interventions to reduce single-use plastic.
Exploring the alternative solutions and strategies of toledo city government for the damaging impact of single-use plastic bag in the environment
Residents of Toledo City in the Philippines were surveyed about their concerns regarding single-use plastic disposal and their views on government strategies to address the problem, with results showing strong public awareness and support for bans and alternatives. The study highlights community attitudes as an important input for designing effective municipal plastic waste reduction policies.
Understanding plastic-dependent urban coastal communities: Plastic handling practices and perceptions of urban villages of Iligan City, Philippines
Researchers examined awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of marine macro- and microplastic pollution among 70 coastal community residents in Iligan City, Philippines, finding that despite general awareness, plastic handling practices remained inconsistent with pollution reduction goals.
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.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Solid Waste Management Among Residents of a Riverside Barangay: Basis for Sustainable Policies and Programs
Despite its title referencing solid waste management, this paper surveys residents of a Philippine riverside community about their knowledge, attitudes, and waste disposal practices — not microplastic pollution specifically. It examines barriers to recycling and the prevalence of open burning and is a social science / community education study not directly relevant to microplastics science.
Addressing the Invisible Threat
This paper examines microplastic contamination in the Philippines, identifying gaps in research, waste management infrastructure, and public awareness that limit effective policy responses, and advocating for evidence-based strategies that coordinate scientific research with regulation and community education.
Study of Household Scale Waste Management in Batu City, Indonesia(Implementation of Batu Mayor's Regulation on Household Waste Management Policy)
This study evaluated household waste management policy implementation in Batu City, Indonesia, finding gaps between policy goals and actual household practices. Effective household-level waste management is essential for reducing environmental pollution, including plastic waste that contributes to microplastic contamination.
Research on the Behavior of Use of Nylon Bag of the People of Thai Nguyen City
This survey study assessed plastic bag use behaviors among 221 residents of Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam, finding that while most people are aware of environmental harms from plastic bags, many continue to use them. The findings suggest a need for targeted public education and accessible alternative products to shift behavior.
Investigating the knowledge, attitude and perception on microplastic pollution: a comparison between residents in Temerloh living in urban and rural areas
Researchers surveyed urban and rural residents of Temerloh, Malaysia, on their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of microplastic pollution, finding gaps in awareness that contribute to poor waste management behaviours and ongoing environmental contamination.
Prevalence of Plastic Usage and the Factors Associated With It Among Adults in Perambalur District of South India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Researchers surveyed 1,200 adults in South India about their plastic use habits, finding that 92.5% use plastic daily despite widespread awareness of its harms and local bans on plastic bags. The study found that younger, urban, more educated, and male participants were the heaviest plastic users, indicating that awareness alone is not enough to change behavior.
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.
Plastic Waste and Pollution: An Evidence-Based review to Support WUP Policy Formation
This evidence-based review synthesized global literature on plastic pollution to support policy development at Wesleyan University Philippines, finding that inefficient waste management, single-use plastics, and low public awareness are the main drivers and recommending bans, recycling investment, and education programs.
Plastic waste occurrence on a beach off southwestern Luzon, Philippines
Researchers documented plastic waste on a beach in southwestern Luzon, Philippines, finding high levels of macroplastic litter and establishing baseline microplastic contamination data for a country identified as one of the largest contributors of plastic waste to the ocean.
Household-Level Strategies to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution in a Transitional Country
Researchers surveyed 730 Vietnamese households on plastic waste management strategies, finding that waste sorting, environmental fund contributions, and willingness to relocate from polluted areas varied based on socioeconomic factors and environmental awareness.
Construction of a plastic waste management policy model in the coastal city of Padang
Researchers evaluated plastic waste management policies in the coastal city of Padang, Indonesia, using descriptive interviews with stakeholders across relevant government agencies, finding that existing policies focus exclusively on land-based household waste and lack specific provisions for coastal plastic management. They found that the only applicable national regulation (Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2018 on Marine Waste Management) has not been effectively implemented in coastal cities like Padang.
Characterisation of Macro-plastic Waste Along the Philippines' Longest Coastal Boulevard: Basis for Solid Waste Management and Policy Formulation
Researchers characterized macro-plastic waste types and quantities along the Philippines' longest coastal boulevard, using density and cleanliness metrics as a basis for solid waste management and policy formulation. The study identified dominant plastic categories and spatial distribution patterns, providing empirical data to inform targeted waste management interventions and coastal protection policies.
Regulation of the use of plastic bags: how the law acts to control pollution and environmental damage in Bangka Belitung
This empirical legal study analyzes the regulatory framework governing plastic bag use in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province of Indonesia, the 4th most microplastic-polluted province by river contamination, and evaluates how provincial and district-level government can implement mitigation measures. The research highlights gaps between existing regulations and effective enforcement in controlling plastic pollution.
Plastic waste management: case study of tower market, Hyderabad
Researchers surveyed plastic waste management practices at a market in Hyderabad, India, finding that 50–60% of residents dispose of plastic in open spaces without proper management, and proposed short-, mid-, and long-term interventions including bio-based plastics and reduced packaging to address this gap.
Ocean plastic crisis—Mental models of plastic pollution from remote Indonesian coastal communities
Remote coastal communities in Indonesia are overwhelmed by plastic pollution despite low plastic literacy, largely because rising living standards have increased single-use plastic consumption while geography and poor waste infrastructure leave communities with few disposal options. The study highlights the need for supply-side interventions and better waste management systems, not just consumer education.
Efektivitas Pengendalian Sampah Plastik Untuk Mendukung Kelestarian Lingkungan Hidup Di Kota Semarang
Researchers examined the effectiveness of plastic waste control measures in Semarang City, Indonesia, evaluating municipal regulations and management strategies aimed at reducing plastic waste and supporting environmental sustainability in the urban context.
Factors Related to Reducing The Use of Plastic Bags in Kabupaten Bekasi
This Indonesian survey study examined the factors that influence whether people in Bekasi Regency reduce their use of plastic bags, finding that knowledge, attitudes, and access to alternatives were key predictors. Reducing single-use plastic bag consumption is important for limiting the amount of plastic that fragments into microplastics in the environment. The paper provides insights for designing behavior-change interventions aimed at plastic pollution reduction.
Improving residential plastic waste management strategies for increasing value added to environmental sustainability
Researchers surveyed community awareness and behavior regarding plastic waste management in an Indonesian village, identifying gaps between knowledge and practice. Improving community engagement with proper plastic waste disposal is essential for reducing the plastic entering waterways and eventually becoming microplastics.
Factors Affecting the Intention to Implement Pro-environmental Behaviors: A Case of Riverside Communities in Cotabato City Rivers, Mindanao Island, Philippines
A study of riverside communities in Cotabato City, Philippines, examined what factors influence residents' intention to adopt environmentally protective behaviors, including proper waste disposal. Understanding community behavior drivers is relevant to reducing the plastic pollution that Filipino rivers contribute to the ocean.
Ban the Bag: Support for Plastic Bag Reduction Strategies in Northeast Ohio
This study surveyed public support for plastic bag reduction policies in northeast Ohio, finding strong backing for both voluntary and regulatory measures. Public attitudes toward plastic reduction policies are important for understanding the political feasibility of regulations aimed at reducing microplastic pollution at its source.