Chapter
The Methodology of Counting Plastic Pollution
34:41 - 38:04 (03:22)
The methodology of counting plastic pollution depends on what counts as plastic, which the 2009 methodology and the 2020 methodology have used the small pieces of plastic, and the process involves selecting different roadway segments.
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The decrease in cigarette butts littering the streets during the pandemic is questioned, as studies conducted during such times can lead to misleading results.
34:41 - 35:19 (00:37)
Summary
The decrease in cigarette butts littering the streets during the pandemic is questioned, as studies conducted during such times can lead to misleading results.
ChapterThe Methodology of Counting Plastic Pollution
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
PodcastStuff You Should Know
According to a study conducted in 2009 and repeated in 2020, cigarette butts are the top item littered on road segments, with the smaller pieces being the most prevalent.
35:19 - 36:48 (01:29)
Summary
According to a study conducted in 2009 and repeated in 2020, cigarette butts are the top item littered on road segments, with the smaller pieces being the most prevalent.
ChapterThe Methodology of Counting Plastic Pollution
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Instant litter and plastic are two of the most significant forms of litter.
36:48 - 38:04 (01:16)
Summary
Instant litter and plastic are two of the most significant forms of litter. Instant litter, which includes free newspapers and flyers, makes up around 21.9% of all litter, while plastic accounts for 19% of all litter and includes not just bottles, but any piece of small plastic waste.