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K A Willis1, B D Hardesty2, C Wilcox2
1CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; Centre for Marine Socioecology, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Journal of Environmental Management
|March 14, 2021
Summary
Individual non-compliance with plastic pollution rules stems from economic motives, ignorance, and weak enforcement. State-level plastic legislation and economic controls significantly influence local waste management efforts and compliance strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Sociology
- Public Policy
Background:
- Plastic pollution is a significant environmental issue, partly driven by individual non-compliance with regulations.
- Motivations for non-compliance include economic incentives, lack of awareness, and perceived low risk of penalties due to inadequate enforcement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing on-ground plastic pollution control efforts.
- To expand on motivations for non-compliance and propose a theoretical framework for analysis.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews with local waste management personnel.
- Analysis of factors driving changes in local waste management practices.
Main Results:
- State judicial and economic controls, such as new plastic legislation and levies, strongly influence compliance strategies.
- Local waste managers' priorities, constituent socio-economics, and population density also impact local management efforts.
Conclusions:
- Compliance with plastic pollution regulations is significantly shaped by state-level interventions.
- Global attention on plastic pollution affects both state policies and local-level management actions.
Keywords:
Compliance strategiesEconomic rationalityMunicipal governmentPlastic pollutionPolicy changeSituational crime preventionTheory of planned behaviourMore Related Videos
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