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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
3,3%
2,4%
2,7%
12,7%
15,5%
19,8%
24,3%
34,7%
38,9%
53,6%
54,9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Dont know / no response
another issue
Soil pollution
Drinking water pollution
Disappearance of the ozone layer
Littering of the environment
Air pollution
Extinction of animal species
Rainforest deforestation
Global warming
Pollution of the worlds oceans
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
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%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Soil pollution
Drinking water pollution
Disappearance of the ozone
layer
Littering of the environment
Air pollution
Extinction of animal species
Rainforest deforestation
Global warming
Pollution of the worlds oceans
UK
18 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55+
Basis UK: 2339 Cases, 18 - 24: 259, 25 - 34: 353, 35 – 44: 408, 45 - 54: 406, 55+: 911 Cases
Question: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?
(Please select up to three topics.)
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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%
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%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Extinction of animal species
Littering of the environment
Rainforest deforestation
Global warming
Pollution of the worlds oceans
UK
Germany
United States
Australia
China
Brazil
Egypt
Environmental Issues by Country I
Basis Cases 18+: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
Question: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?
(Please select up to three topics.)
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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%
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%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Dont know / no response
another issue, not listed
Soil pollution
Disappearance of the ozone layer
Air pollution
Drinking water pollution
UK
Germany
United States
Australia
China
Brazil
Egypt
Environmental Issues by Country II
Question: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?
(Please select up to three topics.)
Basis Cases 18+: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Environmental Issues by Country5
4,9
%
48
,8%
34
,5%
40
,1%
27
,7%
17
,7%
7,3
%
53
,6%
41
,8% 44
,6%
43
,0%
47
,3%
37
,7%
24
,7%
38
,9%
39
,3%
18
,4%
28
,5%
29
,2%
8,0
%
5,7
%
19
,8%
35
,6%
18
,8%
17
,8%
41
,0%
51
,0%
33
,6%
34
,7%
33
,4%
26
,0% 3
0,2
%
31
,6%
15
,2%
10
,4%
12
,7%
22
,0%
38
,1%
27
,6%
56
,6%
51
,0%
72
,0%
24
,3%
19
,2%
29
,2%
28
,0%
18
,0%
58
,9%
63
,6%
15
,5%
13
,1%
13
,9%
18
,6%
16
,8%
15
,3%
17
,3%
2,7
% 5,2
%
5,8
% 8,4
%
12
,1%
21
,8%
16
,3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
UK Germany United States Australia Brazil China Egypt
Pollution of the worlds oceans
Global warming
Rainforest deforestation
Littering of the environment
Extinction of animal species
Drinking water pollution
Air pollution
Disappearance of the ozone layer
Soil pollution
Question: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?
(Please select up to three topics.)
Basis Cases 18+: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Analysis/Visualization:
Environmental Issues by Country I5
4,9
%
48
,8%
40
,1%
34
,5%
53
,6%
41
,8%
43
,0%
44
,6%
38
,9%
39
,3%
28
,5%
18
,4%
19
,8%
35
,6%
17
,8%
18
,8%
34
,7%
33
,4%
30
,2%
26
,0%
12
,7%
22
,0%
27
,6%
38
,1%
24
,3%
19
,2%
28
,0%
29
,2%
15
,5%
13
,1%
18
,6%
13
,9%
2,7
%
5,2
%
8,4
%
5,8
%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
UK Germany Australia United States
Pollution of the worlds oceans
Global warming
Rainforest deforestation
Littering of the environment
Extinction of animal species
Drinking water pollution
Air pollution
Disappearance of the ozone layer
Soil pollution
Question: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?
(Please select up to three topics.)
Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062
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Environmental Issues by Country II5
4,9
%
27
,7%
17
,7%
7,3
%
53
,6%
47
,3%
37
,7%
24
,7%
38
,9%
29
,2%
8,0
%
5,7
%
19
,8%
41
,0%
51
,0%
33
,6%
34
,7%
31
,6%
15
,2%
10
,4%
12
,7%
56
,6%
51
,0%
72
,0%
24
,3%
18
,0%
58
,9%
63
,6%
15
,5%
16
,8%
15
,3%
17
,3%
2,7
%
12
,1%
21
,8%
16
,3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
UK Brazil China Egypt
Pollution of the worlds oceans
Global warming
Rainforest deforestation
Littering of the environment
Extinction of animal species
Drinking water pollution
Air pollution
Disappearance of the ozone layer
Soil pollution
Question: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?
(Please select up to three topics.)
Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, 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
Question: Which of the following environmental issues do you consider the most important?
(Please select up to three topics.)
Basis Cases 18+: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Statements
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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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Within the huge oceans in the world, plastic parts in the water hardly carry any weight.
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
I know how plastic waste gets disposed of in my country.
I buy only unpackaged fruit and vegetables.
In our country, plastic can easily be recycled.
I have already talked to friends or acquaintances about plastic waste in the oceans.
I take care not to use plastic in everyday life, if possible.
I know what microplastics are.
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 am well informed about the effects of plastic pollution in the worlds oceans.
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 UK
Basis 18+: UK 2339 CasesQuestion: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements?
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Statements „strongly agree“5
2,7
%
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
%
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
%
42
,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
%
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.
UK Germany US Australia
Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062
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Statements „strongly agree“5
2,7
%
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
%
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.
UK China Brazil Egypt
Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Analysis/Visualization:
Statements „strongly agree“/„agree“9
2,5
%
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%
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%
89
,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%
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.
UK Germany US Australia
Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062
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Analysis/Visualization:
Statements „strongly agree“/„agree“9
2,5
%
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
,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.
UK China Brazil Egypt
Question: To what extent do you personally agree with the following statements? Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Analysis/Visualization:
Statements „strongly agree“/„agree“9
2,5
%
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%
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%
89
,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.
UK Germany US Australia China Brazil Egypt
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Reduction of Personal Use of Plastic within next 12 Months
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Analysis/Visualization:
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?
Basis Cases 18+: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Analysis/Visualization:
Responsibility for Reductionof Plastic Waste
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Analysis/Visualization:
Responsibility UK Rank 1
4,5%
12,5%
14,1%
22,8%
39,6%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
the waste management
industry / disposers
the consumer
Politics
the retailers, e.g. supermarkets and
discount stores, that sell packaged products
the companies that produce
packaging and packaged products
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
4,5%
14,1%
12,5%
22,8%
39,6%
8,0%
10,0%
12,8%
37,9%
25,0%
12,5%
24,1%
25,3%
60,7%
64,6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
the waste management
industry / disposers
Politics
the consumer
the retailers, e.g. supermarkets and
discount stores, that sell packaged products
the companies that produce
packaging and packaged products
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
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%
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%
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%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Australia
US
Germany
UK
Australia
US
Germany
UK
Australia
US
Germany
UK
Australia
US
Germany
UK
Australia
US
Germany
UK
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
industry / disposers
Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062
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Responsibility Ranks 1+2 by Country II
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%
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%
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%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Egypt
Brazil
China
UK
Egypt
Brazil
China
UK
Egypt
Brazil
China
UK
Egypt
Brazil
China
UK
Egypt
Brazil
China
UK
Rank 1 Rank 2
Companiesthat 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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Analysis/Visualization:
Personal Measures for Plastic Reduction within next 12 Months
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Analysis/Visualization:
Measures UK
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%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Don't know / no response
...do none of these
...refrain from using plastic childrens toys.
...refrain from using liquid soap in plastic dispensers.
...not eat ready meals wrapped in plastic.
...pick up and dispose of plastic rubbish myself, for example when I see it on…
...refrain from purchasing products packaged in plastic.
...not use care products containing micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing…
...buy water and other drinks in glass bottles instead of disposable packaging…
...buy / use returnable bottles instead of disposable bottles.
...not use disposable plastic crockery and cutlery.
...use plastic-free packaging materials such as paper.
...recycle disposable plastic bottles.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 Country8
4,0
%
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%
59
,5%
41
,1%
40
,0%
37
,2%
31
,8%
26
,2%
27
,2%
41
,8%
28
,8%
21
,7%
21
,1%
73
,8%
59
,8%
56
,5%
57
,1%
47
,2%
32
,2%
46
,6%
52
,9%
43
,9%
32
,3%
32
,7%
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.
UK Germany United States Australia China Brazil Egypt
I would
Question: Which of the following measures would you be willing to implement
within the next 12 months to reduce your personal use of plastic?
Basis Cases 18+: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Measures by Country I
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%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
...refrain from using plastic childrens toys.
...pick up and dispose of plastic rubbish myself, for example when I see it on the
street, in the park / forest or on beaches.
...refrain from using liquid soap in plastic dispensers.
...not use care products containing micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing facial
masks, toothpaste or hair conditioners).
...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 or
plastic bottles.
...recycle disposable plastic bottles.
...use plastic-free packaging materials such as paper.
...buy / use returnable bottles instead of disposable bottles.
...not use disposable plastic crockery and cutlery.
UK
Germany
United States
Australia
I would
Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392, Australia: 1062
Question: 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 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%
29,4%
48,7%
37,9%
50,1%
47,0%
49,6%
56,6%
84,0%
71,6%
67,4%
69,2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
...refrain from using plastic childrens toys.
...pick up and dispose of plastic rubbish myself, for example when I see it on the
street, in the park / forest or on beaches.
...refrain from using liquid soap in plastic dispensers.
...not use care products containing micro- and liquid plastic (e.g. nurturing facial
masks, toothpaste or hair conditioners).
...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 or
plastic bottles.
...recycle disposable plastic bottles.
...use plastic-free packaging materials such as paper.
...buy / use returnable bottles instead of disposable bottles.
...not use disposable plastic crockery and cutlery.
UK
China
Brazil
Egypt
I would
Question: Which of the following measures would you be willing to implement
within the next 12 months to reduce your personal use of plastic?
Basis Cases 18+: UK: 2339, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Analysis/Visualization:
True or False Statements
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Analysis/Visualization:
True/False Statements UK
2,5%
3,1%
4,6%
4,7%
15,5%
52,0%
63,4%
71,7%
80,3%
93,8%
13,9%
8,7%
3,4%
7,4%
14,8%
37,8%
31,1%
22,9%
16,8%
3,3%
83,7%
88,3%
92,0%
87,8%
69,7%
10,2%
5,5%
5,4%
2,9%
3,0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Plastic in the sea usually decomposes within 10 years.
Plastic in the oceans is found only on the sea surface.
Plastic in the oceans poses no threat to seabirds.
Plastic in the oceans poses no threat to people.
Plastic is mainly found on beaches nad close to the
coast.
By 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than
marine life.
Microplastics have been detected in beverages such as
tap water, mineral water or beer.
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+: UK: 2339 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“9
3,8
%
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
%
82
,7%
49
,8%
71
,2%
53
,4%
44
,7%
19
,4%
9,6
%
7,9
%
8,6
%
9,6
%
89
,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%
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.
UK Germany US Australia China Brazil Egypt
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+: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392,
Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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True/False Statements „true“9
3,8
%
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
%
82
,7%
49
,8%
71
,2%
53
,4%
44
,7%
19
,4%
9,6
%
7,9
%
8,6
%
9,6
%
89
,3%
59
,6%
77
,4%
53
,4%
55
,2%
24
,0%
12
,8%
11
,2%
11
,4%
11
,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.
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.
UK Germany US Australia
Question: Here are some statements that may be true or false. Do you personally
consider the following statements to be true or false?Basis 18+ Cases: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United
States: 1392, Australia: 1062
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True/False Statements „true“9
3,8
%
71
,7%
80
,3%
63
,4%
52
,0%
15
,5%
4,7
%
3,1
%
2,5
% 4,6
%
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.
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.
UK China Brazil Egypt
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+: UK: 2339, China: 1001,
Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Source: YouGov Study
Analysis/Visualization:
True/False Statements „true“
71,7%
63,4%
82,9%
62,4%
49,8%
53,4%
59,6%
53,4%
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.
UK Germany US Australia China Brazil Egypt
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+: UK: 2339, Germany: 2046, United States: 1392,
Australia: 1062, China: 1001, Brazil: 1037, Egypt: 1018
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Source: YouGov Study
Analysis/Visualization:
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