Global survey on plastic pollution in United Kingdom · I am generally prepared to do without disposable plastic if there is an attractive alternative. I conscientiously separate

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Global survey on plastic pollution in our oceans

United Kingdom

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Most Important Environmental Issues

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Environmental Issues UK

Pollution of the worlds oceans

Global warming

Rainforest deforestation

Extinction of animal species

Air pollution

Littering of the environment

Disappearance of the ozone layer

Drinking water pollution

Soil pollution

another issue

Dont know / no response

0 % 19 % 38 % 56 % 75 %

3,3 %

2,4 %

2,7 %

12,7 %

15,5 %

19,8 %

24,3 %

34,7 %

38,9 %

53,6 %

54,9 %

Basis 18+: UK: 2339 CasesQuestion: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the

most important?

(Please select up to three topics.)

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Issues UK by Age


Global warming



Air pollution




Soil pollution

0 % 18 % 35 % 53 % 70 %

2,4 %

13,7 %

19,6 %

21,7 %

23,9 %

29,9 %

43,8 %

47,1 %

59,5 %

3,4 %

12,0 %

15,0 %

16,4 %

19,1 %

37,3 %

41,4 %

50,0 %

54,9 %

2,4 %

11,4 %

9,4 %

21,7 %

29,0 %

33,9 %

35,2 %

59,6 %

55,0 %

3,2 %

13,6 %

13,7 %

20,2 %

25,0 %

37,0 %

34,8 %

61,3 %

49,2 %

1,9 %

11,5 %

14,2 %

14,6 %

25,2 %

45,8 %

29,2 %

62,3 %

45,9 %

2,7 %

12,7 %

15,5 %

19,8 %

24,3 %

34,7 %

38,9 %

53,6 %

54,9 %

UK18 - 2425 - 3435 - 4445 - 5455+

Basis UK: 2339 Cases, 18 - 24: 259, 25 - 34: 353, 35 – 44: 408, 45 - 54: 406, 55+: 911 Cases

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Global warming




0 % 20 % 40 % 60 % 80 %

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 %

30,2 %

17,8 %

28,5 %

43,0 %

40,1 %

26,0 %

18,8 %

18,4 %

44,6 %

34,5 %

33,4 %

35,6 %

39,3 %

41,8 %

48,8 %

34,7 %

19,8 %

38,9 %

53,6 %

54,9 %

UKGermanyUnited StatesAustraliaChinaBrazilEgypt

Environmental Issues by Country I

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


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Air pollution


Soil pollution

another issue, not listed

Dont know / no response

0 % 20 % 40 % 60 % 80 %

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 %

5,6 %

2,0 %

8,4 %

18,6 %

28,0 %

27,6 %

10,6 %

1,6 %

5,8 %

13,9 %

29,2 %

38,1 %

7,4 %

1,6 %

5,2 %

13,1 %

19,2 %

22,0 %

3,3 %

2,4 %

2,7 %

15,5 %

24,3 %

12,7 %

UKGermanyUnited StatesAustraliaChinaBrazilEgypt

Environmental Issues by Country II


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Environmental Issues by Country

0 %

20 %

40 %

60 %

80 %

UK Germany United States Australia Brazil China Egypt

16,3 %

21,8 %

12,1 %

8,4 %

5,8 %5,2 %

2,7 %

17,3 %15,3 %

16,8 %18,6 %

13,9 %13,1 %

15,5 %

63,6 %

58,9 %

18,0 %

28,0 %29,2 %

19,2 %

24,3 %

72,0 %

51,0 %

56,6 %

27,6 %

38,1 %

22,0 %

12,7 %

10,4 %

15,2 %

31,6 %30,2 %

26,0 %

33,4 %34,7 %

33,6 %

51,0 %

41,0 %

17,8 %18,8 %

35,6 %

19,8 %

5,7 %

8,0 %

29,2 %28,5 %

18,4 %

39,3 %38,9 %

24,7 %

37,7 %

47,3 %

43,0 %44,6 %

41,8 %

53,6 %

7,3 %

17,7 %

27,7 %

40,1 %

34,5 %

48,8 %

54,9 %

Pollution of the worlds oceansGlobal warmingRainforest deforestationLittering of the environmentExtinction of animal speciesDrinking water pollutionAir pollutionDisappearance of the ozone layerSoil pollution


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Environmental Issues by Country I

0 %

15 %

30 %

45 %

60 %

UK Germany Australia United States

5,8 %

8,4 %

5,2 %

2,7 %

13,9 %

18,6 %

13,1 %

15,5 %

29,2 %28,0 %

19,2 %

24,3 %

38,1 %

27,6 %

22,0 %

12,7 %

26,0 %

30,2 %

33,4 %34,7 %

18,8 %17,8 %

35,6 %

19,8 %18,4 %

28,5 %

39,3 %38,9 %

44,6 %43,0 %

41,8 %

53,6 %

34,5 %

40,1 %

48,8 %

54,9 %



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

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Environmental Issues by Country II

0 %

20 %

40 %

60 %

80 %

UK Brazil China Egypt

16,3 %

21,8 %

12,1 %

2,7 %

17,3 %15,3 %

16,8 %15,5 %

63,6 %

58,9 %

18,0 %

24,3 %

72,0 %

51,0 %

56,6 %

12,7 %

10,4 %

15,2 %

31,6 %

34,7 %33,6 %

51,0 %

41,0 %

19,8 %

5,7 %

8,0 %

29,2 %

38,9 %

24,7 %

37,7 %

47,3 %

53,6 %

7,3 %

17,7 %

27,7 %

54,9 %



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Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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Ocean Pollution by Country

0 %

15 %

30 %

45 %

60 %

UK Germany Australia United States Brazil China Egypt

7,3 %

17,7 %

27,7 %

34,5 %

40,1 %

48,8 %

54,9 %

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


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Statements

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

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

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 know what microplastics are.

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

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.

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.

Within the huge oceans in the world, plastic parts in the water hardly carry any weight. 38,9 %

26,7 %

16,1 %

11,0 %

5,0 %

6,8 %

6,9 %

2,9 %

5,6 %

5,3 %

3,3 %

2,0 %

2,4 %

1,4 %

1,8 %

30,7 %

50,6 %

50,3 %

46,6 %

56,9 %

29,4 %

22,8 %

23,6 %

17,0 %

13,7 %

14,2 %

16,8 %

9,3 %

2,7 %

3,8 %

18,5 %

5,7 %

14,2 %

11,5 %

5,3 %

11,5 %

8,7 %

6,1 %

9,2 %

10,3 %

9,9 %

5,2 %

2,8 %

3,3 %

1,5 %

8,6 %

13,4 %

14,9 %

26,8 %

26,0 %

40,1 %

44,0 %

53,5 %

43,6 %

43,5 %

42,0 %

56,7 %

39,2 %

39,8 %

33,5 %

3,4 %

3,6 %

4,6 %

4,1 %

6,8 %

12,2 %

17,6 %

14,0 %

24,6 %

27,2 %

30,7 %

19,3 %

46,2 %

52,7 %

59,4 %

Strongly agree Agree Dont know / no response Disagree Strongly disagree

Statements UK

Basis 18+: UK 2339 CasesQuestion: To what extent do you personally agree with the following

statements?

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Statements „strongly agree“

0 %

18 %

35 %

53 %

70 %

generally prepared to do without disposable plastic if there is an attractive alternative. I think that plastic packaging should be banned as a matter of principle. In our society we do a lot to avoid plastic waste.

8,1 %9,6 %9,3 %

18,4 %

10,2 %

20,4 %

25,2 %24,3 %

28,3 %

18,5 %

28,2 %

17,9 %

54,4 %

40,4 %

42,8 %

5,5 %7,3 %6,6 %

9,6 %8,2 %

21,3 %

18,5 %

10,7 %

15,9 %

12,1 %

19,6 %

14,2 %

20,2 %

25,5 %

29,5 %

3,6 %5,0 %

7,0 %

16,3 %17,8 %

21,6 %

27,7 %

29,9 %31,4 %

32,8 %

37,5 %

43,4 %

54,8 %

57,8 %

63,5 %

3,4 %4,6 %

3,6 %

6,8 %

4,1 %

12,2 %

19,3 %

14,0 %

30,7 %

17,6 %

27,2 %

24,6 %

59,4 %

46,2 %

52,7 %

UK Germany US Australia

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Statements „strongly agree“

0 %

15 %

30 %

45 %

60 %

generally prepared to do without disposable plastic if there is an attractive alternative. I think that plastic packaging should be banned as a matter of principle. In our society we do a lot to avoid plastic waste.

13,7 %13,0 %

10,4 %

32,2 %

14,7 %

24,3 %

36,0 %

20,4 %

30,7 %

14,8 %

32,0 %

15,0 %

22,7 %22,6 %

53,2 %

5,6 %

16,8 %

11,1 %

22,2 %

18,6 %17,3 %

41,1 %

34,8 %34,4 %34,9 %

26,3 %26,8 %

25,0 %

31,7 %

44,4 %

7,4 %

12,7 %

16,7 %15,4 %

10,9 %12,3 %

26,6 %

24,1 %

32,0 %

15,8 %

22,2 %

13,9 %

28,4 %

23,0 %

53,2 %

3,4 %4,6 %

3,6 %

6,8 %

4,1 %

12,2 %

19,3 %

14,0 %

30,7 %

17,6 %

27,2 %

24,6 %

59,4 %

46,2 %

52,7 %

UK China Brazil Egypt


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Statements „strongly agree“/„agree“

0 %

25 %

50 %

75 %

100 %

epared to do without disposable plastic if there is an attractive alternative. I think that plastic packaging should be banned as a matter of principle. Within the huge oceans in the world, plastic parts in the water hardly car

24,5 %

37,5 %

40,6 %

46,3 %

61,9 %64,3 %

63,3 %

70,4 %72,5 %

78,9 %77,5 %

54,2 %

91,6 %

82,0 %

89,5 %

17,0 %

25,9 %23,8 %

40,0 %39,3 %

65,3 %

44,8 %45,8 %

58,2 %

48,5 %

66,6 %

42,6 %

52,1 %

59,6 %

71,5 %

10,5 %

19,6 %

25,4 %

54,5 %

58,8 %60,4 %

69,0 %69,2 %

75,1 %75,7 %75,8 %76,2 %

83,9 %85,1 %

88,9 %

12,0 %

19,4 %17,0 %

30,9 %32,8 %

52,3 %

61,6 %

72,7 %70,7 %

67,4 %

76,1 %

68,2 %

92,9 %

85,4 %

92,5 % UK Germany USAustralia


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0 %

25 %

50 %

75 %

100 %

epared to do without disposable plastic if there is an attractive alternative. I think that plastic packaging should be banned as a matter of principle. Within the huge oceans in the world, plastic parts in the water hardly car

43,4 %42,5 %

34,8 %

43,5 %

66,2 %

55,3 %

45,8 %

67,5 %66,8 %66,7 %

71,5 %

41,3 %

50,6 %

58,4 %

81,5 %

16,9 %

53,7 %

38,9 %

57,4 %

65,4 %

58,1 %

83,8 %

78,5 %

69,9 %

84,5 %86,9 %

77,5 %

66,8 %

75,2 %

90,3 %

20,8 %

50,4 %

61,2 %

46,5 %

61,2 %

43,7 %

58,0 %

70,7 %

68,0 %

76,1 %

79,0 %

47,2 %

77,1 %

66,5 %

88,4 %

12,0 %

19,4 %17,0 %

30,9 %32,8 %

52,3 %

61,6 %

72,7 %70,7 %

67,4 %

76,1 %

68,2 %

92,9 %

85,4 %

92,5 % UK China Brazil Egypt


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0 %

25 %

50 %

75 %

100 %

epared to do without disposable plastic if there is an attractive alternative. I take care not to use plastic in everyday life, if possible. I buy only unpackaged fruit and vegetables.

43,4 %42,5 %

34,8 %

43,5 %

66,2 %

55,3 %

45,8 %

67,5 %66,8 %66,7 %

71,5 %

41,3 %

50,6 %

58,4 %

81,5 %

16,9 %

53,7 %

38,9 %

57,4 %

65,4 %

58,1 %

83,8 %

78,5 %

69,9 %

84,5 %86,9 %

77,5 %

66,8 %

75,2 %

90,3 %

20,8 %

50,4 %

61,2 %

46,5 %

61,2 %

43,7 %

58,0 %

70,7 %

68,0 %

76,1 %

79,0 %

47,2 %

77,1 %

66,5 %

88,4 %

24,5 %

37,5 %

40,6 %

46,3 %

61,9 %64,3 %

63,3 %

70,4 %72,5 %

78,9 %77,5 %

54,2 %

91,6 %

82,0 %

89,5 %

17,0 %

25,9 %23,8 %

40,0 %39,3 %

65,3 %

44,8 %45,8 %

58,2 %

48,5 %

66,6 %

42,6 %

52,1 %

59,6 %

71,5 %

10,5 %

19,6 %

25,4 %

54,5 %

58,8 %60,4 %

69,0 %69,2 %

75,1 %75,7 %75,8 %76,2 %

83,9 %85,1 %

88,9 %

12,0 %

19,4 %17,0 %

30,9 %32,8 %

52,3 %

61,6 %

72,7 %70,7 %

67,4 %

76,1 %

68,2 %

92,9 %

85,4 %

92,5 % UK Germany US Australia China BrazilEgypt


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Reduction of Personal Use of Plastic within next 12 Months

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Less Plastic Usage by Country

Brazil

China

Australia

UK

Germany

Egypt

United States

0 % 25 % 50 % 75 % 100 %

18,2 %

31,1 %

19,3 %

8,3 %

8,8 %

7,7 %

2,5 %

34,8 %

12,9 %

20,2 %

21,6 %

14,1 %

9,9 %

10,6 %

47,0 %

55,9 %

60,5 %

70,1 %

77,1 %

82,4 %

86,9 %

YesDont know / no respoNo

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 Reduction of Plastic Waste

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Responsibility UK Rank 1

the companies that produce packaging and packaged products

the retailers, e.g. supermarkets and discount stores, that sell packaged products

Politics

the consumer

the waste management industry / disposers

0 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 40 %

4,5 %

12,5 %

14,1 %

22,8 %

39,6 %

Basis 18+: UK: 2339 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 UK Ranks 1+2

the companies that produce packaging and packaged products

the retailers, e.g. supermarkets and discount stores, that sell packaged products

the consumer

Politics

the waste management industry / disposers

0 % 35 % 70 % 105 % 140 %

12,5 %

24,1 %

25,3 %

60,7 %

64,6 %

8,0 %

10,0 %

12,8 %

37,9 %

25,0 %

4,5 %

14,1 %

12,5 %

22,8 %

39,6 %

Basis 18+: UK: 2339 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 Ranks 1+2 by Country I

Germany

Australia

Germany

Australia

Germany

Australia

Germany

Australia

Germany

Australia

0 % 35 % 70 % 105 % 140 %

17,6 %24,8 %

10,1 %12,5 %

34,0 %39,3 %

33,2 %25,3 %

52,1 %35,5 %

36,5 %60,7 %

25,9 %22,8 %

41,5 %24,1 %

58,7 %54,0 %

62,5 %64,6 %

9,6 %

14,3 %6,6 %

8,0 %

14,0 %17,2 %

15,5 %

12,8 %34,1 %

25,7 %25,5 %

37,9 %

11,4 %9,9 %

17,7 %

10,0 %25,0 %

21,0 %

26,7 %25,0 %

8,0 %

10,4 %3,4 %

4,5 %

20,0 %22,1 %

17,7 %

12,5 %18,0 %

9,8 %11,1 %

22,8 %

14,5 %12,8 %

23,9 %

14,1 %33,6 %

33,0 %

35,8 %39,6 %

Rank 1Rank 2Rank 1+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.

Companies that produce packaging and packaged products

Politics

Retailers

Consumer

Waste management industry / disposers


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Responsibility Ranks 1+2 by Country II

China

Egypt

China

Egypt

China

Egypt

China

Egypt

China

Egypt

0 % 35 % 70 % 105 % 140 %

42,4 %20,9 %

19,2 %12,5 %

30,6 %45,0 %

29,2 %25,3 %25,4 %

31,5 %30,8 %

60,7 %34,2 %

36,3 %55,7 %

24,1 %43,0 %

60,4 %49,9 %

64,6 %

23,8 %

12,4 %12,8 %

8,0 %

13,6 %18,5 %

15,0 %

12,8 %16,4 %

22,4 %19,6 %

37,9 %

11,6 %15,1 %

14,6 %

10,0 %22,5 %

28,6 %

30,5 %25,0 %

18,7 %

8,5 %6,4 %

4,5 %

17,1 %26,5 %

14,2 %

12,5 %9,0 %

9,1 %11,2 %

22,8 %

22,7 %21,2 %

41,2 %

14,1 %20,5 %

31,8 %

19,5 %39,6 %

Rank 1Rank 2Rank 1+2

Companies that produce packaging and packaged products

Politics

Retailers

Consumer

Waste management industry / disposers

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 Cases 18+: UK: 2339, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018

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Personal Measures for

Plastic Reduction within

next 12 Months

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Measures UK

...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.

ater and other drinks in glass bottles instead of disposable packaging or plastic bottles.

g micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing facial masks, toothpaste or hair conditioners).

...refrain from purchasing products packaged in plastic.

bish 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.

...do none of these

Don't know / no response

0 % 23 % 45 % 68 % 90 %

4,0 %

1,6 %

29,4 %

37,9 %

47,0 %

48,7 %

49,6 %

50,1 %

56,6 %

67,4 %

69,2 %

71,6 %

84,0 %I would

Basis 18+: UK: 2339 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 Country

0 %

23 %

45 %

68 %

90 %

...recycle disposable plastic bottles. ...buy / use returnable bottles instead of disposable bottles. ...refrain from purchasing products packaged in plastic. ...refrain from using liquid soap in plastic dispensers.

24,8 %22,9 %

42,4 %

30,4 %

46,5 %

27,8 %

32,8 %

48,1 %

38,6 %

43,0 %43,2 %

30,8 %

34,7 %

49,4 %50,2 %

53,9 %

34,4 %

50,6 %

73,0 %

54,4 %

59,7 %

72,7 %

22,6 %

18,2 %

41,0 %

29,2 %

41,3 %

23,2 %

37,7 %

56,7 %

49,7 %

39,8 %

42,7 %

32,7 %32,3 %

43,9 %

52,9 %

46,6 %

32,2 %

47,2 %

57,1 %56,5 %

59,8 %

73,8 %

21,1 %21,7 %

28,8 %

41,8 %

27,2 %26,2 %

31,8 %

37,2 %40,0 %

41,1 %

59,5 %

31,0 %

34,2 %

46,7 %

32,3 %

46,7 %

42,3 %

48,1 %

62,6 %

67,8 %

59,8 %

56,5 %

29,4 %

37,9 %

47,0 %48,7 %49,6 %50,1 %

56,6 %

67,4 %69,2 %

71,6 %

84,0 %UK Germany United States Australia China Brazil Egypt

I would

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Measures by Country I





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



aining micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing facial masks, toothpaste or hair conditioners).


ic rubbish myself, for example when I see it on the street, in the park / forest or on beaches.


0 % 25 % 50 % 75 % 100 %

32,7 %

52,9 %

32,3 %

32,2 %

43,9 %

46,6 %

47,2 %

73,8 %

59,8 %

57,1 %

56,5 %

21,1 %

41,8 %

21,7 %

26,2 %

28,8 %

27,2 %

31,8 %

59,5 %

41,1 %

37,2 %

40,0 %

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 %

UKGermanyUnited StatesAustralia

I would




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Measures by Country II





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



aining micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing facial masks, toothpaste or hair conditioners).


ic rubbish myself, for example when I see it on the street, in the park / forest or on beaches.


0 % 25 % 50 % 75 % 100 %

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 %

29,4 %

48,7 %

37,9 %

50,1 %

47,0 %

49,6 %

56,6 %

84,0 %

71,6 %

67,4 %

69,2 %

UKChinaBrazilEgypt

I would



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True/False Statements UKPlastic in the oceans poses a threat to marine life.

In the oceans there are huge plastic waste whirls.

Microplastics enter the human body via food.

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 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.

0 % 25 % 50 % 75 % 100 %

83,7 %

88,3 %

92,0 %

87,8 %

69,7 %

10,2 %

5,5 %

5,4 %

2,9 %

3,0 %

13,9 %

8,7 %

3,4 %

7,4 %

14,8 %

37,8 %

31,1 %

22,9 %

16,8 %

3,3 %

2,5 %

3,1 %

4,6 %

4,7 %

15,5 %

52,0 %

63,4 %

71,7 %

80,3 %

93,8 %

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Basis 18+: UK: 2339 CasesQuestion: Here are some statements that may be true or false. Do

you personally consider the following statements to be true or

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True/False Statements „true“

0 %

25 %

50 %

75 %

100 %

Plastic in the oceans poses a threat to marine life. By 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than marine life. Plastic in the sea usually decomposes within 10 years.

17,2 %

20,9 %22,7 %

15,0 %

61,7 %

39,7 %41,0 %

56,8 %

49,8 %

72,8 %

6,5 %

13,7 %

10,8 %9,0 %

59,5 %

83,8 %

50,2 %

82,4 %

65,5 %

89,5 %

8,8 %10,8 %

12,1 %

8,0 %

33,4 %

60,8 %61,1 %

77,4 %

74,7 %

89,5 %

11,2 %11,4 %11,2 %12,8 %

24,0 %

55,2 %53,4 %

77,4 %

59,6 %

89,3 %

9,6 %8,6 %7,9 %

9,6 %

19,4 %

44,7 %

53,4 %

71,2 %

49,8 %

82,7 %

6,7 %6,9 %7,2 %7,4 %

18,7 %

61,1 %62,4 %

78,7 %

82,9 %

88,8 %

4,6 %2,5 %3,1 %

4,7 %

15,5 %

52,0 %

63,4 %

80,3 %

71,7 %

93,8 % UK Germany US Australia ChinaBrazil Egypt

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25 %

50 %

75 %

100 %


11,2 %11,4 %11,2 %12,8 %

24,0 %

55,2 %53,4 %

77,4 %

59,6 %

89,3 %

9,6 %8,6 %7,9 %

9,6 %

19,4 %

44,7 %

53,4 %

71,2 %

49,8 %

82,7 %

6,7 %6,9 %7,2 %7,4 %

18,7 %

61,1 %62,4 %

78,7 %

82,9 %

88,8 %

4,6 %2,5 %3,1 %

4,7 %

15,5 %

52,0 %

63,4 %

80,3 %

71,7 %

93,8 % UK Germany US Australia



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25 %

50 %

75 %

100 %


17,2 %

20,9 %22,7 %

15,0 %

61,7 %

39,7 %41,0 %

56,8 %

49,8 %

72,8 %

6,5 %

13,7 %

10,8 %9,0 %

59,5 %

83,8 %

50,2 %

82,4 %

65,5 %

89,5 %

8,8 %10,8 %

12,1 %

8,0 %

33,4 %

60,8 %61,1 %

77,4 %

74,7 %

89,5 %

4,6 %2,5 %3,1 %

4,7 %

15,5 %

52,0 %

63,4 %

80,3 %

71,7 %

93,8 % UK China Brazil Egypt



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23 %

45 %

68 %

90 %

Microplastics enter the human body via food. Microplastics have been detected in beverages such as tap water, mineral water or beer.

41,0 %

49,8 % 50,2 %

65,5 %

61,1 %

74,7 %

53,4 %

59,6 %

53,4 %

49,8 %

62,4 %

82,9 %

63,4 %

71,7 %

UK Germany US Australia ChinaBrazil Egypt



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Basis 18+: Deutschland: 2046 Fälle

For the study, 2,047 people from Germany, 2,339 people from the United Kingdom, 1,393 people from the United States, 1,062 people from Australia, 1,019 people from Egypt, 1,001 people from China and 1,038 people from Brazil were interviewed. The results from Germany, Great Britain, USA and Australia are representative of the respective population according to age, gender and religion. The results from China, Brazil, and Egypt are representative of the respective Internet population according to age and gender. Terms of use: You must notify ©ORANGE OCEAN/ www.orangeocean.org and YouGov Germany/ www.yougov.de before making free use of this data

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