weighted by age, gender, and location to be representative of all adults in Australia as per the latest population estimates provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Survey question: Which, if any, of the following do you actively do to reduce the use of plastic in your daily routine?
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Key actions taken to reduce plastic usage Australia 2024
Australians are becoming more aware of the negatives effects of their single-use plastic consumption, with over ** percent of consumers across Australia surveyed in April 2024 saying that they carry a reusable shopping bag when going out to shop to avoid non-durable plastic or paper bags. Around ** percent of those surveyed reported reusing takeaway containers for storage purposes instead of disposing of them after *** use.
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