GlobeScan recently conducted a global public opinion research study on single-use plastic waste, based on an online survey of nearly 30,000 individuals in 31 countries and territories. The results showed that levels of concern about single-use plastic waste vary greatly across different countries. While some, such as Mexico, Brazil, and India, consider it a very serious issue, others, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, and China, have shown a decrease in worry about the problem.
For example, only one-third of Chinese respondents considered single-use plastic waste a very serious issue compared to almost three-quarters of individuals in Mexico and Brazil. However, regulatory measures concerning plastic waste are likely to continue as individuals increasingly connect the issue to their personal health and that of their families.
This mixed response to the problem of single-use plastic waste highlights the importance of addressing it through both regulatory measures and public awareness campaigns to protect the environment and human health. It also indicates that progress in plastic reduction efforts may lead to reduced concern about the problem in certain countries.
