Plastic Pollution in Albania: Survey on Citizen’s Perceptions and Attitudes

Abstract Plastics are polymers synthesized from petrochemicals or biomass raw materials. In recent decades, worldwide plastics production has increased exponentially. An estimated 8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced resulting in an 6.3 waste disposed landfill discarded into the natural environment. Plastic is widely used: inexpensive, durable, resource efficient and easily attainable. The article makes some preliminary observations based on questionnaire data distributed through probability stratified random sampling method between November 2021 July 2022. provides useful insights citizens perceptions attitudes about pollution. Majority respondents agree fact that pollution harmful to environment (94%). Additionally, 77.1% both nature conservation activities necessary successful if community involved. Strategies which can be used reduce need provide further incentives for public participation. example using citizen science, address mitigate at local national level.