This research paper can serve as a baseline for future studies concerning youth or student perception on

environmental concerns, specifically plastic use and pollution.

INTERNATIONAL PERCEPTION ON PLASTIC

 Balinese people alreary undertake a more environmentally friendly choice regarding bottles, the
plastic bag usage is moderate, reuse rates are high, the environmental impact awareness is fairly
high and the willingness to reduce consumption is elevated. In conclusion, consumption habits
of the Balinese population suggest that single-use plastics are percieved rather negatively.
(http://theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/93403/Lopez_Javier.pdf?sequence=1)
 The vast majority of Canadians surveyed—93.7%—said they are
personally motivated to reduce single-use plastic food packaging because
of its environmental impacts. 89.8% believe that regulations to reduce use
of SUP packaging for food should be strengthened.
(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333646421_The_single-
use_plastics_dilemma_Perceptions_and_possible_solutions)
 About 51% open dump their plastic bag wastes. It has been shown that the majority (88.7%)
of the responders perceived plastic bags as having environmental impacts, with 82.8%
feeling a growth in their plastic bags utilization and about 54% thinking that plastic bags
should be banned. It has also been illustrated that perception of plastic bags' environmental
impacts and the willingness to pay for solid waste collection service has an association with
plastic bag utilization. This study has found that utilization and open dumping of plastic bags
rests at a significantly higher level. Community’s perceptions regarding environmental
impacts of plastic bags have been at a higher level, which still requires consideration. A
considerably high number of residents believe that utilization of plastic bag should be
continued; therefore, a great emphasis should be given to bringing the desired attitudinal
change. (Harar City, Eastern Ethiopia) (https://jpoll.ut.ac.ir/article_59582.html)

 The 187 studies reviewed show that people much appreciate and routinely
use plastic, despite a pronounced awareness of the associated problems.
Habits, norms, and situational factors seem to be especially predictive for
plastic consumption behavior. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31018449)

 77%, classify plastic pollution as a serious threat to various types of wildlife, the marine
environment, human health, and Rhode Island’s economy. The data also seems to suggest
support for a statewide plastic bag ban and a statewide fee of 10 cents on paper bags as a
means to address the problem. Approximately 77% of participants support the bag ban
while 68% support, or are neutral towards, a statewide paper bag fee of 10 cents.
Approximately 86% of participants were also found to be aware of, and 75% were found
to be highly knowledgeable of, the severity of this global issue.
(https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2419&context=theses)

 6000 consumers, 11 countries, 2019 Accenture. 77% of consumers perceive plastics to be

the least environmentally-friendly packaging material
(https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/more-than-half-of-consumers-would-pay-more-
for-sustainable-products-designed-to-be-reused-or-recycled-accenture-survey-finds.htm)
LOCAL PERCEPTION ON PLASTIC
 1,800 adults. 71% ban plastics at all times. 10% use plastics pay
extra. 41% , companies should find alternative to plastics
(https://www.no-burn.org/7-out-of-10-filipinos-favor-a-national-single-use-plastics-ban-
survey-reveals/)

 GAIA data survey plastic use 2019 waba

INTL STUDENT PERCEPTION ON PLASTICS

 University of Alabama (2011). Students’ dominant attitude towards
single-use plastics is not consistent with dominant behavior or how
they use plastic bags. Students generally use plastic bags despite
conflicting attitudes.
(http://libcontent1.lib.ua.edu/content/u0015/0000001/0000543/u0015_0000001_0000543
.pdf)

 Bandung, Indonesia. 2 Junior High schools. 69 students. Students

think that plastic waste cause environmental problem.
(https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/895/1/012130)
 400 students, 6 secondary schools, Sharjah city, UAE. 85.5% understands how harmful
plastic wastes are to the environment. (https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Survey-
on-awareness-and-attitudes-of-secondary-for-Hammami-
Mohammed/e3c959049ff010f7a7a80f15c90e3e2b3d1e561e)

 119 high school students (67 secondary and 52 higher secondary). Kalyani, India. Higher
secondary students are more aware about plastic pollution.
(https://www.academia.edu/19685509/Awareness_of_Plastic_Pollution_among_School_
Students_and_its_relation_to_Academic_Achievement)

Potential rrl/rrs:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278785159_Environmental_Attitudes_and_Behaviors_
in_the_Philippines

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334120369_Plastic_Waste_Awareness_and_Practices_
among_Students_A_Case_study_of_the_students_of_the_Faculty_of_Environmental_Sciences_
University_of_Lagos
rrl in india study, higher secondary students