Global survey on - Orange Ocean · I think that plastic packaging should be banned as a matter of principle. There are enough alternatives to plastic for product packaging for product

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Analysis/Visualization:

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Global survey on plastic pollution in our oceans

Australia

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Most Important Environmental Issues

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Environmental Issues Australia

5,6%

2,0%

8,4%

17,8%

18,6%

27,6%

28,0%

28,5%

30,2%

40,1%

43,0%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Dont know / no response

another issue

Soil pollution

Littering of the environment

Disappearance of the ozone layer

Drinking water pollution

Air pollution

Rainforest deforestation

Extinction of animal species

Pollution of the worlds oceans

Global warming

Basis 18+: Australia: 1062 CasesQuestion: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?

(Please select up to three topics.)

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Issues Australia by Age

7,1%

19,0%

17,1%

31,4%

26,6%

35,4%

31,5%

47,5%

37,5%

7,4%

15,2%

23,4%

23,2%

27,4%

26,0%

32,3%

42,0%

37,9%

8,1%

19,1%

19,2%

26,5%

26,5%

29,5%

27,2%

37,3%

48,1%

11,0%

17,7%

13,5%

28,1%

34,3%

18,1%

29,3%

31,2%

46,6%

9,8%

16,3%

23,0%

23,0%

25,5%

25,9%

28,9%

33,0%

54,0%

8,4%

17,8%

18,6%

27,6%

28,0%

28,5%

30,2%

40,1%

43,0%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Soil pollution


Disappearance of the ozone

layer


Air pollution




Global warming

Australia

18 - 24

25 - 34

35 - 44

45 - 54

55+

Basis Australia: 1062 Cases, 18 - 24: 123, 25 - 34: 193, 35 - 44: 185, 45 - 54: 178, 55+: 381 Cases

Question: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?


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10,4%

33,6%

5,7%

24,7%

7,3%

31,6%

41,0%

29,2%

47,3%

27,7%

15,2%

51,0%

8,0%

37,7%

17,7%

33,4%

35,6%

39,3%

41,8%

48,8%

34,7%

19,8%

38,9%

53,6%

54,9%

26,0%

18,8%

18,4%

44,6%

34,5%

30,2%

17,8%

28,5%

43,0%

40,1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%




Global warming


Australia

United States

UK

Germany

China

Brazil

Egypt

Environmental Issues by Country I

Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, United States: 1392, UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018



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5,1%

1,1%

16,3%

17,3%

63,6%

72,0%

0,8%

1,2%

12,1%

16,8%

18,0%

56,6%

1,2%

0,9%

21,8%

15,3%

58,9%

51,0%

7,4%

1,6%

5,2%

13,1%

19,2%

22,0%

3,3%

2,4%

2,7%

15,5%

24,3%

12,7%

10,6%

1,6%

5,8%

13,9%

29,2%

38,1%

5,6%

2,0%

8,4%

18,6%

28,0%

27,6%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Dont know / no response

another issue, not listed

Soil pollution


Air pollution


Australia

United States

UK

Germany

China

Brazil

Egypt

Environmental Issues by Country II




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Environmental Issues by Country4

0,1

%

34

,5%

54

,9%

48

,8%

27

,7%

17

,7%

7,3

%

43

,0%

44

,6%

53

,6%

41

,8%

47

,3%

37

,7%

24

,7%2

8,5

%

18

,4%

38

,9%

39

,3%

29

,2%

8,0

%

5,7

%

17

,8%

18

,8%

19

,8%

35

,6%

41

,0%

51

,0%

33

,6%

30

,2%

26

,0%

34

,7%

33

,4%

31

,6%

15

,2%

10

,4%

27

,6%

38

,1%

12

,7%

22

,0%

56

,6%

51

,0%

72

,0%

28

,0%

29

,2%

24

,3%

19

,2%

18

,0%

58

,9%

63

,6%

18

,6%

13

,9%

15

,5%

13

,1% 1

6,8

%

15

,3%

17

,3%

8,4

%

5,8

%

2,7

% 5,2

%

12

,1%

21

,8%

16

,3%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Australia United States UK Germany Brazil China Egypt


Global warming





Air pollution


Soil pollution




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Environmental Issues by Country I4

0,1

%

34

,5%

54

,9%

48

,8%

43

,0%

44

,6%

53

,6%

41

,8%

28

,5%

18

,4%

38

,9%

39

,3%

17

,8%

18

,8%

19

,8%

35

,6%

30

,2%

26

,0%

34

,7%

33

,4%

27

,6%

38

,1%

12

,7%

22

,0%

28

,0%

29

,2%

24

,3%

19

,2%

18

,6%

13

,9%

15

,5%

13

,1%

8,4

%

5,8

%

2,7

%

5,2

%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Australia United States UK Germany


Global warming





Air pollution


Soil pollution



Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, United States: 1392, UK: 2339, Germany: 2046

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Environmental Issues by Country II4

0,1

%

27

,7%

17

,7%

7,3

%

43

,0%

47

,3%

37

,7%

24

,7%2

8,5

%

29

,2%

8,0

%

5,7

%

17

,8%

41

,0%

51

,0%

33

,6%

30

,2%

31

,6%

15

,2%

10

,4%

27

,6%

56

,6%

51

,0%

72

,0%

28

,0%

18

,0%

58

,9%

63

,6%

18

,6%

16

,8%

15

,3%

17

,3%

8,4

%

12

,1%

21

,8%

16

,3%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Australia Brazil China Egypt


Global warming





Air pollution


Soil pollution



Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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Ocean Pollution by Country

54,9%

48,8%

40,1%

34,5%

27,7%

17,7%

7,3%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

UK Germany Australia United States Brazil China Egypt

“Pollution of the worlds oceans” is one of the three main environment topics




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Statements

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8,1%

9,6%

9,3%

10,2%

17,9%

18,4%

18,5%

20,4%

28,3%

28,2%

25,2%

24,3%

40,4%

42,8%

54,4%

16,5%

27,9%

31,3%

36,1%

36,3%

43,5%

44,8%

43,9%

42,1%

44,3%

52,3%

54,6%

41,6%

46,7%

37,2%

10,6%

13,1%

5,9%

13,4%

16,1%

4,8%

8,3%

12,1%

8,8%

9,3%

5,2%

5,1%

4,6%

4,6%

2,8%

29,4%

39,2%

37,9%

32,6%

22,8%

29,5%

21,8%

18,8%

16,9%

15,1%

15,4%

13,4%

10,5%

4,4%

3,8%

35,5%

10,2%

15,6%

7,7%

6,8%

3,9%

6,5%

4,8%

3,9%

3,1%

1,9%

2,6%

2,9%

1,4%

1,8%

Within the huge oceans in the world, plastic parts in the water hardly carry any weight.

I am actively engaged against marine pollution by plastic, for example in an association or

through donation

In our society we do a lot to avoid plastic waste.

I know how plastic waste gets disposed of in my country.

I know what microplastics are.

I buy only unpackaged fruit and vegetables.

I have already talked to friends or acquaintances about plastic waste in the oceans.

In our country, plastic can easily be recycled.

I think that plastic packaging should be banned as a matter of principle.

There are enough alternatives to plastic for product packaging for product manufacturers.

I am well informed about the effects of plastic pollution in the worlds oceans.

I take care not to use plastic in everyday life, if possible.

I conscientiously separate plastic rubbish from the rest of the rubbish.

I am generally prepared to do without disposable plastic if there is an attractive alternative.

I bring my own bags or containers when I go shopping.

Strongly agree Agree Dont know / no response Disagree Strongly disagree

Statements Australia

Basis 18+: Australia: 1062 CasesQuestion: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements?

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Statements „strongly agree“4

2,8

%

40

,4%

54

,4%

17

,9%

28

,2%

18

,5%

28

,3%

24

,3%

25

,2%

20

,4%

10

,2%

18

,4%

9,3

%

9,6

%

8,1

%

29

,5%

25

,5%

20

,2%

14

,2%

19

,6%

12

,1% 1

5,9

%

10

,7%

18

,5% 21

,3%

8,2

%

9,6

%

6,6

%

7,3

%

5,5

%

52

,7%

46

,2%

59

,4%

24

,6%

27

,2%

17

,6%

30

,7%

14

,0%

19

,3%

12

,2%

4,1

% 6,8

%

3,6

%

4,6

%

3,4

%

63

,5%

57

,8%

54

,8%

43

,4%

37

,5%

32

,8%

31

,4%

29

,9%

27

,7%

21

,6%

17

,8%

16

,3%

7,0

%

5,0

%

3,6

%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

I am generally

prepared to do

without

disposable

plastic if there is

an attractive

alternative.

I conscientiously

separate plastic

rubbish from the

rest of the

rubbish.

I bring my own

bags or

containers when

I go shopping.

I know what

microplastics

are.

There are

enough

alternatives to

plastic for

product

packaging for

product

manufacturers.

I have already

talked to friends

or

acquaintances

about plastic

waste in the

oceans.

I think that

plastic packaging

should be

banned as a

matter of

principle.

I take care not to

use plastic in

everyday life, if

possible.

I am well

informed about

the effects of

plastic pollution

in the worlds

oceans.

In our country,

plastic can easily

be recycled.

I know how

plastic waste

gets disposed of

in my country.

I buy only

unpackaged fruit

and vegetables.

In our society

we do a lot to

avoid plastic

waste.

I am actively

engaged against

marine pollution

by plastic, for

example in an

association or

through

donation

Within the huge

oceans in the

world, plastic

parts in the

water hardly

carry any

weight.

Australia US UK Germany

Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, United States: 1392, UK: 2339, Germany: 2046

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Statements „strongly agree“4

2,8

%

40

,4%

54

,4%

17

,9%

28

,2%

18

,5%

28

,3%

24

,3%

25

,2%

20

,4%

10

,2%

18

,4%

9,3

%

9,6

%

8,1

%

53

,2%

23

,0%

28

,4%

13

,9%

22

,2%

15

,8%

32

,0%

24

,1%

26

,6%

12

,3%

10

,9%

15

,4%

16

,7%

12

,7%

7,4

%

44

,4%

31

,7%

25

,0%

26

,8%

26

,3%

34

,9%

34

,4%

34

,8%

41

,1%

17

,3%

18

,6% 2

2,2

%

11

,1%

16

,8%

5,6

%

53

,2%

22

,6%

22

,7%

15

,0%

32

,0%

14

,8%

30

,7%

20

,4%

36

,0%

24

,3%

14

,7%

32

,2%

10

,4% 13

,0%

13

,7%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

I am generally

prepared to do

without

disposable

plastic if there is

an attractive

alternative.

I conscientiously

separate plastic

rubbish from the

rest of the

rubbish.

I bring my own

bags or

containers when

I go shopping.

I know what

microplastics

are.

There are

enough

alternatives to

plastic for

product

packaging for

product

manufacturers.

I have already

talked to friends

or

acquaintances

about plastic

waste in the

oceans.

I think that

plastic packaging

should be

banned as a

matter of

principle.

I take care not to

use plastic in

everyday life, if

possible.

I am well

informed about

the effects of

plastic pollution

in the worlds

oceans.

In our country,

plastic can easily

be recycled.

I know how

plastic waste

gets disposed of

in my country.

I buy only

unpackaged fruit

and vegetables.

In our society

we do a lot to

avoid plastic

waste.

I am actively

engaged against

marine pollution

by plastic, for

example in an

association or

through

donation

Within the huge

oceans in the

world, plastic

parts in the

water hardly

carry any

weight.

Australia China Brazil Egypt

Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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Statements „strongly agree“/„agree“8

9,5

%

82

,0%

91

,6%

54

,2%

77

,5%

78

,9%

72

,5%

70

,4%

63

,3%

64

,3%

61

,9%

46

,3%

40

,6%

37

,5%

24

,5%

71

,5%

59

,6%

52

,1%

42

,6%

66

,6%

48

,5%

58

,2%

45

,8%

44

,8%

65

,3%

39

,3%

40

,0%

23

,8%

25

,9%

17

,0%

92

,5%

85

,4%

92

,9%

68

,2%

76

,1%

67

,4%

70

,7%

72

,7%

61

,6%

52

,3%

32

,8%

30

,9%

17

,0%

19

,4%

12

,0%

88

,9%

85

,1%

83

,9%

76

,2%

75

,8%

75

,7%

75

,1%

69

,2%

69

,0%

60

,4%

58

,8%

54

,5%

25

,4%

19

,6%

10

,5%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

I am generally

prepared to do

without

disposable

plastic if there is

an attractive

alternative.

I conscientiously

separate plastic

rubbish from the

rest of the

rubbish.

I bring my own

bags or

containers when

I go shopping.

I know what

microplastics

are.

I am well

informed about

the effects of

plastic pollution

in the worlds

oceans.

I take care not to

use plastic in

everyday life, if

possible.

There are

enough

alternatives to

plastic for

product

packaging for

product

manufacturers.

I think that

plastic packaging

should be

banned as a

matter of

principle.

I have already

talked to friends

or acquaintances

about plastic

waste in the

oceans.

In our country,

plastic can easily

be recycled.

I buy only

unpackaged fruit

and vegetables.

I know how

plastic waste

gets disposed of

in my country.

In our society we

do a lot to avoid

plastic waste.

I am actively

engaged against

marine pollution

by plastic, for

example in an

association or

through

donation

Within the huge

oceans in the

world, plastic

parts in the

water hardly

carry any

weight.


Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, United States: 1392, UK: 2339, Germany: 2046

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9,5

%

82

,0%

91

,6%

54

,2%

77

,5%

78

,9%

72

,5%

70

,4%

63

,3%

64

,3%

61

,9%

46

,3%

40

,6%

37

,5%

24

,5%

88

,4%

66

,5%

77

,1%

47

,2%

79

,0%

76

,1%

68

,0%

70

,7%

58

,0%

43

,7%

61

,2%

46

,5%

61

,2%

50

,4%

20

,8%

90

,3%

75

,2%

66

,8%

77

,5%

86

,9%

84

,5%

69

,9%

78

,5% 8

3,8

%

58

,1%

65

,4%

57

,4%

38

,9%

53

,7%

16

,9%

81

,5%

58

,4%

50

,6%

41

,3%

71

,5%

66

,7%

66

,8%

67

,5%

45

,8%

55

,3%

66

,2%

43

,5%

34

,8%

42

,5%

43

,4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

I am generally

prepared to do

without

disposable

plastic if there is

an attractive

alternative.

I conscientiously

separate plastic

rubbish from the

rest of the

rubbish.

I bring my own

bags or

containers when

I go shopping.

I know what

microplastics

are.

I am well

informed about

the effects of

plastic pollution

in the worlds

oceans.

I take care not to

use plastic in

everyday life, if

possible.

There are

enough

alternatives to

plastic for

product

packaging for

product

manufacturers.

I think that

plastic packaging

should be

banned as a

matter of

principle.

I have already

talked to friends

or acquaintances

about plastic

waste in the

oceans.

In our country,

plastic can easily

be recycled.

I buy only

unpackaged fruit

and vegetables.

I know how

plastic waste

gets disposed of

in my country.

In our society we

do a lot to avoid

plastic waste.

I am actively

engaged against

marine pollution

by plastic, for

example in an

association or

through

donation

Within the huge

oceans in the

world, plastic

parts in the

water hardly

carry any

weight.


Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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9,5

%

82

,0%

91

,6%

54

,2%

77

,5%

78

,9%

72

,5%

70

,4%

63

,3%

64

,3%

61

,9%

46

,3%

40

,6%

37

,5%

24

,5%

71

,5%

59

,6%

52

,1%

42

,6%

66

,6%

48

,5%

58

,2%

45

,8%

44

,8%

65

,3%

39

,3%

40

,0%

23

,8%

25

,9%

17

,0%

92

,5%

85

,4%

92

,9%

68

,2%

76

,1%

67

,4%

70

,7%

72

,7%

61

,6%

52

,3%

32

,8%

30

,9%

17

,0%

19

,4%

12

,0%

88

,9%

85

,1%

83

,9%

76

,2%

75

,8%

75

,7%

75

,1%

69

,2%

69

,0%

60

,4%

58

,8%

54

,5%

25

,4%

19

,6%

10

,5%

88

,4%

66

,5%

77

,1%

47

,2%

79

,0%

76

,1%

68

,0%

70

,7%

58

,0%

43

,7%

61

,2%

46

,5%

61

,2%

50

,4%

20

,8%

90

,3%

75

,2%

66

,8%

77

,5%

86

,9%

84

,5%

69

,9%

78

,5% 8

3,8

%

58

,1%

65

,4%

57

,4%

38

,9%

53

,7%

16

,9%

81

,5%

58

,4%

50

,6%

41

,3%

71

,5%

66

,7%

66

,8%

67

,5%

45

,8%

55

,3%

66

,2%

43

,5%

34

,8%

42

,5%

43

,4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

I am generally

prepared to do

without

disposable

plastic if there is

an attractive

alternative.

I conscientiously

separate plastic

rubbish from the

rest of the

rubbish.

I bring my own

bags or

containers when

I go shopping.

I know what

microplastics

are.

I am well

informed about

the effects of

plastic pollution

in the worlds

oceans.

I take care not to

use plastic in

everyday life, if

possible.

There are

enough

alternatives to

plastic for

product

packaging for

product

manufacturers.

I think that

plastic packaging

should be

banned as a

matter of

principle.

I have already

talked to friends

or acquaintances

about plastic

waste in the

oceans.

In our country,

plastic can easily

be recycled.

I buy only

unpackaged fruit

and vegetables.

I know how

plastic waste

gets disposed of

in my country.

In our society we

do a lot to avoid

plastic waste.

I am actively

engaged against

marine pollution

by plastic, for

example in an

association or

through

donation

Within the huge

oceans in the

world, plastic

parts in the

water hardly

carry any weight.

Australia US UK Germany China Brazil Egypt

Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, United States: 1392, UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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Reduction of Personal Use of Plastic within next 12 Months

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Less Plastic Usage by Country

47,0%

55,9%

60,5%

70,1%

77,1%

82,4%

86,9%

34,8%

12,9%

20,2%

21,6%

14,1%

9,9%

10,6%

18,2%

31,1%

19,3%

8,3%

8,8%

7,7%

2,5%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

United States

Egypt

Germany

UK

Australia

China

Brazil

Yes

Dont know /

no response

No

Question: Will you significantly reduce your personal use of plastic in your

life / household within the next 12 months?


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Responsibility for Reductionof Plastic Waste

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Responsibility Australia Rank 1

8,0%

14,5%

18,0%

20,0%

33,6%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

the waste management

industry / disposers

Politics

the retailers, e.g. supermarkets and

discount stores, that sell packaged products

the consumer

the companies that produce

packaging and packaged products

Basis 18+: Australia: 1062 Cases

Question: In your opinion, to what extent are the following actors responsible for reducing the volume of plastic waste? Please rank the following actors according to their current responsibility for reducing plastic waste - start with the most responsible and then

select in descending order.

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Responsibility Australia Ranks 1+2

8,0%

14,5%

20,0%

18,0%

33,6%

9,6%

11,4%

14,0%

34,1%

25,0%

17,6%

25,9%

34,0%

52,1%

58,7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

the waste management


Politics

the consumer

the retailers, e.g. supermarkets and

discount stores, that sell packaged products

the companies that produce

packaging and packaged products

Question: In your opinion, to what extent are the following actors responsible for reducing the volume of plastic waste? Please rank the following actors according to their current responsibility for reducing plastic waste - start with the most responsible and then

select in descending order.

Basis 18+: Australia: 1062 Cases

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Responsibility Ranks 1+2 by Country I

3,4%

4,5%

10,4%

8,0%

17,7%

12,5%

22,1%

20,0%

11,1%

22,8%

9,8%

18,0%

23,9%

14,1%

12,8%

14,5%

35,8%

39,6%

33,0%

33,6%

6,6%

8,0%

14,3%

9,6%

15,5%

12,8%

17,2%

14,0%

25,5%

37,9%

25,7%

34,1%

17,7%

10,0%

9,9%

11,4%

26,7%

25,0%

21,0%

25,0%

10,1%

12,5%

24,8%

17,6%

33,2%

25,3%

39,3%

34,0%

36,5%

60,7%

35,5%

52,1%

41,5%

24,1%

22,8%

25,9%

62,5%

64,6%

54,0%

58,7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Germany

UK

US

Australia

Germany

UK

US

Australia

Germany

UK

US

Australia

Germany

UK

US

Australia

Germany

UK

US

Australia

Rank 1 Rank 2

Question: In your opinion, to what extent are the following actors responsible for reducing the volume of plastic waste? Please rank the following actors according to their current responsibility for reducing plastic waste - start with the most responsible and then select in

descending order.

Companiesthat produce packaging

and packaged products

Politics

Retailers

Consumer

Waste management



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Responsibility Ranks 1+2 by Country II

18,7%

8,5%

6,4%

8,0%

17,1%

26,5%

14,2%

20,0%

9,0%

9,1%

11,2%

18,0%

22,7%

21,2%

41,2%

14,5%

20,5%

31,8%

19,5%

33,6%

23,8%

12,4%

12,8%

9,6%

13,6%

18,5%

15,0%

14,0%

16,4%

22,4%

19,6%

34,1%

11,6%

15,1%

14,6%

11,4%

22,5%

28,6%

30,5%

25,0%

42,4%

20,9%

19,2%

17,6%

30,6%

45,0%

29,2%

34,0%

25,4%

31,5%

30,8%

52,1%

34,2%

36,3%

55,7%

25,9%

43,0%

60,4%

49,9%

58,7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Egypt

Brazil

China

Australia

Egypt

Brazil

China

Australia

Egypt

Brazil

China

Australia

Egypt

Brazil

China

Australia

Egypt

Brazil

China

Australia

Rank 1 Rank 2

Question: In your opinion, to what extent are the following actors responsible for reducing the volume of plastic waste? Please rank the following actors according to their current responsibility for reducing plastic waste - start with the most responsible and then select in

descending order.

Companiesthat produce packaging

and packaged products

Politics

Retailers

Consumer

Waste management



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Personal Measures for Plastic Reduction within next 12 Months

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Measures Australia

5,6%

2,0%

32,2%

32,3%

32,7%

43,9%

46,6%

47,2%

52,9%

56,5%

57,1%

59,8%

73,8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Don't know / no response

...do none of these

...not use care products containing micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing…

...refrain from using liquid soap in plastic dispensers.

...refrain from using plastic childrens toys.

...not eat ready meals wrapped in plastic.

...refrain from purchasing products packaged in plastic.

...buy water and other drinks in glass bottles instead of disposable packaging…

...pick up and dispose of plastic rubbish myself, for example when I see it on…

...not use disposable plastic crockery and cutlery.

...buy / use returnable bottles instead of disposable bottles.

...use plastic-free packaging materials such as paper.

...recycle disposable plastic bottles.I would

Basis 18+: Australia: 1062 CasesQuestion: Which of the following measures would you be willing to implement

within the next 12 months to reduce your personal use of plastic?

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Measures by Country7

3,8

%

59

,8%

56

,5%

57

,1%

47

,2%

32

,2%

46

,6%

52

,9%

43

,9%

32

,3%

32

,7%

59

,5%

41

,1%

40

,0%

37

,2%

31

,8%

26

,2%

27

,2%

41

,8%

28

,8%

21

,7%

21

,1%

84

,0%

71

,6%

69

,2%

67

,4%

56

,6%

50

,1%

49

,6%

48

,7%

47

,0%

37

,9%

29

,4%

56

,5% 59

,8%

67

,8%

62

,6%

48

,1%

42

,3% 4

6,7

%

32

,3%

46

,7%

34

,2%

31

,0%

42

,7%

39

,8%

49

,7%

56

,7%

37

,7%

23

,2%

41

,3%

29

,2%

41

,0%

18

,2% 2

2,6

%

72

,7%

59

,7%

54

,4%

73

,0%

50

,6%

34

,4%

53

,9%

50

,2%

49

,4%

34

,7%

30

,8%

43

,2%

43

,0%

38

,6%

48

,1%

32

,8%

27

,8%

46

,5%

30

,4%

42

,4%

22

,9%

24

,8%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

...recycle disposable

plastic bottles.

...use plastic-free

packaging materials

such as paper.

...not use disposable

plastic crockery and

cutlery.

...buy / use returnable

bottles instead of

disposable bottles.

...buy water and other

drinks in glass bottles

instead of disposable

packaging or plastic

bottles.

...not use care

products containing

micro- and liquid

plastic (e.g. nurturing

facial masks,

toothpaste or hair

conditioners).

...refrain from

purchasing products

packaged in plastic.

...pick up and dispose

of plastic rubbish

myself, for example

when I see it on the

street, in the park /

forest or on beaches.

...not eat ready meals

wrapped in plastic.

...refrain from using

liquid soap in plastic

dispensers.

...refrain from using

plastic childrens toys.

Australia United States UK Germany China Brazil Egypt

I would

Question: Which of the following measures would you be willing to implement



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Measures by Country I

31,0%

32,3%

34,2%

42,3%

46,7%

46,7%

48,1%

56,5%

59,8%

62,6%

67,8%

29,4%

48,7%

37,9%

50,1%

47,0%

49,6%

56,6%

84,0%

71,6%

67,4%

69,2%

21,1%

41,8%

21,7%

26,2%

28,8%

27,2%

31,8%

59,5%

41,1%

37,2%

40,0%

32,7%

52,9%

32,3%

32,2%

43,9%

46,6%

47,2%

73,8%

59,8%

57,1%

56,5%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


...pick up and dispose of plastic rubbish myself, for example when I see it on the

street, in the park / forest or on beaches.


...not use care products containing micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing facial

masks, toothpaste or hair conditioners).



...buy water and other drinks in glass bottles instead of disposable packaging or

plastic bottles.

...recycle disposable plastic bottles.




Australia

United States

UK

Germany

I would




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Measures by Country II

24,8%

30,4%

22,9%

27,8%

42,4%

46,5%

32,8%

43,2%

43,0%

48,1%

38,6%

30,8%

50,2%

34,7%

34,4%

49,4%

53,9%

50,6%

72,7%

59,7%

73,0%

54,4%

22,6%

29,2%

18,2%

23,2%

41,0%

41,3%

37,7%

42,7%

39,8%

56,7%

49,7%

32,7%

52,9%

32,3%

32,2%

43,9%

46,6%

47,2%

73,8%

59,8%

57,1%

56,5%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


...pick up and dispose of plastic rubbish myself, for example when I see it on the

street, in the park / forest or on beaches.


...not use care products containing micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing facial

masks, toothpaste or hair conditioners).



...buy water and other drinks in glass bottles instead of disposable packaging or

plastic bottles.

...recycle disposable plastic bottles.




Australia

China

Brazil

Egypt

I would




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True or False Statements

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True/False Statements Australia

11,2%

11,2%

11,4%

12,8%

24,0%

53,4%

55,2%

59,6%

77,4%

89,3%

5,6%

12,0%

17,6%

7,5%

15,0%

39,2%

32,4%

33,5%

17,5%

5,4%

83,3%

76,8%

71,0%

79,7%

61,0%

7,4%

12,4%

6,8%

5,1%

5,4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Plastic in the oceans poses no threat to seabirds.

Plastic in the oceans is found only on the sea surface.

Plastic in the sea usually decomposes within 10 years.

Plastic in the oceans poses no threat to people.

Plastic is mainly found on beaches nad close to the

coast.

Microplastics have been detected in beverages such as

tap water, mineral water or beer.

By 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than

marine life.

Microplastics enter the human body via food.

In the oceans there are huge plastic waste whirls.

Plastic in the oceans poses a threat to marine life.

true Dont know / no response false

Basis 18+: Australia: 1062 CasesQuestion: Here are some statements that may be true or false. Do you personally

consider the following statements to be true or false?

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True/False Statements „true“8

9,3

%

59

,6%

77

,4%

53

,4%

55

,2%

24

,0%

12

,8%

11

,2%

11

,4%

11

,2%

82

,7%

49

,8%

71

,2%

53

,4%

44

,7%

19

,4%

9,6

%

7,9

%

8,6

%

9,6

%

93

,8%

71

,7%

80

,3%

63

,4%

52

,0%

15

,5%

4,7

%

3,1

%

2,5

% 4,6

%

88

,8%

82

,9%

78

,7%

62

,4%

61

,1%

18

,7%

7,4

%

7,2

%

6,9

%

6,7

%

89

,5%

74

,7%

77

,4%

61

,1%

60

,8%

33

,4%

8,0

% 12

,1%

10

,8%

8,8

%

89

,5%

65

,5%

82

,4%

50

,2%

83

,8%

59

,5%

9,0

%

10

,8%

13

,7%

6,5

%

72

,8%

49

,8%

56

,8%

41

,0%

39

,7%

61

,7%

15

,0%

22

,7%

20

,9%

17

,2%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Plastic in the oceans

poses a threat to marine

life.

Microplastics enter the

human body via food.

In the oceans there are

huge plastic waste

whirls.

Microplastics have been

detected in beverages

such as tap water,

mineral water or beer.

By 2050 there will be

more plastic in the

oceans than marine life.

Plastic is mainly found on

beaches nad close to the

coast.


poses no threat to

people.

Plastic in the oceans is

found only on the sea

surface.

Plastic in the sea usually

decomposes within 10

years.


poses no threat to

seabirds.


Question: Here are some statements that may be true or false. Do you personally

consider the following statements to be true or false?Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, United States: 1392, UK: 2339,

Germany: 2046, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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9,3

%

59

,6%

77

,4%

53

,4%

55

,2%

24

,0%

12

,8%

11

,2%

11

,4%

11

,2%

82

,7%

49

,8%

71

,2%

53

,4%

44

,7%

19

,4%

9,6

%

7,9

%

8,6

%

9,6

%

93

,8%

71

,7%

80

,3%

63

,4%

52

,0%

15

,5%

4,7

%

3,1

%

2,5

%

4,6

%

88

,8%

82

,9%

78

,7%

62

,4%

61

,1%

18

,7%

7,4

%

7,2

%

6,9

%

6,7

%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Plastic in the

oceans poses a

threat to marine

life.

Microplastics enter

the human body

via food.

In the oceans

there are huge

plastic waste

whirls.

Microplastics have

been detected in

beverages such as

tap water, mineral

water or beer.

By 2050 there will

be more plastic in

the oceans than

marine life.

Plastic is mainly

found on beaches

nad close to the

coast.

Plastic in the

oceans poses no

threat to people.

Plastic in the

oceans is found

only on the sea

surface.

Plastic in the sea

usually

decomposes

within 10 years.

Plastic in the

oceans poses no

threat to seabirds.



consider the following statements to be true or false?Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, United States: 1392,

UK: 2339, Germany: 2046

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9,3

%

59

,6%

77

,4%

53

,4%

55

,2%

24

,0%

12

,8%

11

,2%

11

,4%

11

,2%

89

,5%

74

,7%

77

,4%

61

,1%

60

,8%

33

,4%

8,0

% 12

,1%

10

,8%

8,8

%

89

,5%

65

,5%

82

,4%

50

,2%

83

,8%

59

,5%

9,0

%

10

,8%

13

,7%

6,5

%

72

,8%

49

,8%

56

,8%

41

,0%

39

,7%

61

,7%

15

,0%

22

,7%

20

,9%

17

,2%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%


poses a threat to marine

life.

Microplastics enter the

human body via food.

In the oceans there are

huge plastic waste

whirls.

Microplastics have been

detected in beverages

such as tap water,

mineral water or beer.

By 2050 there will be

more plastic in the

oceans than marine life.

Plastic is mainly found on

beaches nad close to the

coast.


poses no threat to

people.

Plastic in the oceans is

found only on the sea

surface.

Plastic in the sea usually

decomposes within 10

years.


poses no threat to

seabirds.



consider the following statements to be true or false?Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, China: 1001,

Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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True/False Statements „true“

59,6%

53,4%

49,8%

53,4%

71,7%

63,4%

82,9%

62,4%

74,7%

61,1%

65,5%

50,2%49,8%

41,0%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

Microplastics enter the human body via food. Microplastics have been detected in beverages

such as tap water, mineral water or beer.



consider the following statements to be true or false?Basis Cases 18+: Australia: 1062, United States: 1392, UK: 2339,

Germany: 2046, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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YouGov Deutschland GmbH

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[email protected]

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