Human health impacts is the leading concern for those who view single-use plastic waste as a very serious issue.
Two-thirds of people worldwide are worried about microplastics in their bodies, highlighting need for a global plastics treaty.
Colombians stand out as most concerned about the biodiversity crisis globally.
Sustainability experts see climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, water scarcity, food security, and water pollution as increasingly severe challenges.
Environmental worries prompt nearly half of shoppers to alter their diets, according to a GlobeScan and MSC survey
People have shown more concern about environmental issues than socio-economic issues over the past decade.
Perceived seriousness of waste in the environment from single-use plastics has decreased in some countries while remaining very high in others.
People across most regions of the world feel that their health is negatively affected by plastics pollution.
Although there is global agreement on the need to transition to a green economy, some believe they will not personally benefit from the green transition.
As people increasingly experience negative environmental impacts personally, most people around the world recognize the need to transition to a green economy.