Preferences for microplastic marine pollution management strategies: An analysis of barriers and enablers for more sustainable choices
Antonio Borriello
Abstract
• Barriers to MP-free products include cost and trust in labels. • Communication campaigns on risks could enable greener consumers' choices. • Less MP pollution on the beach and in the ocean is preferred but not at any cost. • Importance to safeguard animals but not at any cost. • Australian blue economy can be substantially impacted by marine MP pollution.
Topics & Concepts
Marine pollutionPollutionBusinessSafeguardEnvironmental planningPollution preventionEnvironmental economicsNatural resource economicsEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental protectionEnvironmental scienceEngineeringWaste managementEconomicsEcologyBiologyInternational tradeMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesSustainable Supply Chain Management