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ClearPlastic Perceptions: Surveying Public Opinion of Plastic Pollution in Rhode Island
A survey of 200 Rhode Island residents found that most viewed plastic pollution as a serious threat, and that geographic distance from the coast did not significantly affect support for plastic bag legislation. The results suggest broad public concern about marine plastic debris regardless of where people live.
Investigating Rhode Island Town Beaches Litter Policies
This policy study assessed marine litter policies at Rhode Island town beaches, finding inconsistent enforcement of anti-littering rules and inadequate waste infrastructure at many sites. The research documents how local policy gaps contribute to marine debris accumulation in coastal recreational areas.
Public Perceptions of Single-use Plastic Bans in Rhode Island
A survey of Rhode Island residents measured public attitudes toward proposed statewide bans on single-use plastics. Results showed general support for plastic reduction policies, which is relevant to policy makers designing legislative approaches to reduce ocean plastic inputs at the local level.
Marine litter education: From awareness to action
An educational intervention on marine litter designed for students from primary to high school level, incorporating lab work and a beach clean-up, significantly changed participants knowledge, perceptions, and behavioral intentions as measured by pre- and post-questionnaires.
Peningkatan Kesadaran Masyarakat Pesisir Pangandaran dalam Menangani Dampak Sampah di Lingkungan Pesisir
This Indonesian community engagement study aimed to raise awareness among coastal residents of Pangandaran about the impacts of plastic waste pollution on marine environments. Community education and behavior change are essential components of reducing the plastic waste that degrades into microplastics.
Students’ attitudes towards the environment and marine litter in the context of a coastal water quality educational citizen science project
Middle school students who participated in a citizen science project monitoring coastal water quality and microplastic pollution showed significantly more positive environmental attitudes afterward compared to a control group. The study suggests that hands-on engagement with real microplastic research can be an effective way to build environmental awareness in young people.
Public perceptions of marine environmental issues: A case study of coastal recreational users in Italy
Researchers surveyed 202 coastal recreational users along Italy's Adriatic coast about their perceptions of marine environmental issues, finding that awareness of marine litter, pollution, and overfishing was high, and that observed coastal changes and pro-environmental behaviors were primarily shaped by demographic factors such as gender and water use frequency.
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.
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.
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.
A Survey of Marine Coastal Litters around Zhoushan Island, China and Their Impacts
Researchers surveyed marine litter around a Chinese island using stratified sampling across different beach types and found plastic dominating the debris. Local fishermen and tourists expressed willingness to reduce littering with appropriate incentives, highlighting the role of public engagement in coastal plastic management.
Evaluation of public knowledge and attitudes concerning microplastic pollution: A study in Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh
Researchers surveyed 100 residents and tourists on Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh, and found that higher education levels significantly improved knowledge and awareness of microplastic pollution, with participants recommending social media campaigns, affordable alternatives to single-use plastics, and stronger government recycling initiatives as priority solutions.
Public Perceptions of Marine Plastic Litter: A Comparative Study Across European Countries and Seas
This study surveyed public perceptions of marine plastic litter across eight European countries bordering the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Mediterranean, finding high awareness of the problem but identifying barriers to behavioral change that vary by country and sea region.
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.
Using experiential marine debris education to make an impact: Collecting debris, informing policy makers, and influencing students
Researchers developed an undergraduate experiential course in Connecticut in which students collected and catalogued over 1,600 pieces of marine debris from Long Island Sound, then presented findings directly to state legislators, with participants showing significant gains in environmental knowledge and pro-environmental behavior.
Examining awareness, attitudes and behaviours of stakeholders in Irish Fishing towards plastic
Researchers surveyed the Irish fishing community about their awareness and attitudes toward plastic pollution and microplastics, finding that most fishers are aware of the problem and actively remove litter they encounter, but that recycling is hampered by a lack of knowledge and facilities. The study offers the first detailed look at this group's relationship with plastic and points to practical gaps that could be addressed through education and better recycling infrastructure.
Environmental perception of regular beach of Itaipu, Niterói, RJ, about the anthropogenic litter after awareness activities
Researchers evaluated the environmental perception of beachgoers at Itaipu Beach in Niteroi, Brazil regarding anthropogenic litter, comparing attitudes and litter collection volumes before and after an environmental awareness activity. Results showed a significant difference in kilograms of litter collected per person between the two days, demonstrating that targeted awareness activities can meaningfully change behavior toward beach litter.
Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Ekosistem Pesisir dan Laut melalui Kegiatan Coastal Cleanup di Desa Way Lubuk
This Indonesian study documented a coastal cleanup initiative in Way Lubuk village and assessed the composition of marine debris collected. Plastic waste dominated the collected debris, threatening local marine and coastal ecosystems. The project combined community engagement with scientific monitoring to address marine litter at the local level.
Evaluation of the environmental perception of the users over solid residues on the beach of Tamandaré/Brazil
This Brazilian study surveyed beach users at Tamandaré beach about their awareness of solid waste pollution and waste disposal behaviors. Most users acknowledged the environmental problem of beach litter, but disposal habits did not always match awareness levels. Understanding public environmental perception is important for designing effective campaigns to reduce beach plastic pollution and microplastic generation.
Monitoring marine litter on Funchal beaches (Madeira Island): Insights for litter management
Researchers monitored beach litter on Madeira Island over two years and found cigarette butts and plastic items made up over 60% of debris, most of it originating on land, and used these findings to recommend targeted local interventions like awareness campaigns and restrictions on single-use plastics.
Pembelajaran Penanganan Sampah Laut Di Di Pulau Seribu Dan Sekitarnya
This Indonesian educational paper discusses lessons learned from marine litter management around the Thousand Islands near Jakarta. The research examines community-based approaches to reducing plastic waste in a heavily visited island group where poor waste management has led to widespread marine debris.
Extending the theory of planned behaviour to investigate the issue of microplastics in the marine environment
Researchers extended the theory of planned behaviour to investigate public attitudes toward marine microplastic pollution, finding that environmental awareness and perceived behavioral control significantly predicted consumers' intentions to reduce microplastic-generating product use.
Marine Debris on New Zealand Beaches - Baseline Data to Evaluate Regional Variances
This survey of 41 beaches across New Zealand documented the types and amounts of marine debris, finding most came from land-based sources. Results showed significant regional differences, with South Island beaches having higher debris densities, providing baseline data for tracking plastic pollution trends.
Comments on marine litter in oceans, seas and beaches: Characteristics and impacts
This review examines the characteristics, sources, and ecological and economic impacts of marine litter across shorelines, pelagic zones, and benthic habitats globally, noting that approximately 80% of marine litter originates from land-based sources. Researchers discuss how marine litter degrades into microplastics over time and threatens both biodiversity and coastal tourism economies.