On the occasion of World Environment Day, the National Statistics Office has released the above outcomes derived from a recent survey carried out by the NSO on behalf of the Ministry for the Environment, Energy, and Enterprise (MEEE) as part of the ‘Saving Our Blue’ Campaign.

The survey found that 92% of those asked would consider buying alternative products with less packaging. Bottles, at 79% was the most purchased single-use product.

97% of those surveyed were aware that littering is a public offence in Malta, however 69% were not aware that cigarette butts consist of single-use plastic.

It said that the survey targeted individuals aged 16 and above who resided in Malta and Gozo. The survey aimed to assess people’s behaviour, knowledge, and opinions regarding single-use plastics.

Its purpose was to gather valuable evidence that can help address this urgent environmental concern.

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