Littering dynamics in a coastal industrial setting: The influence of non-resident populations |
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Institution: | 1. University of Oviedo, Functional Biology Department, 33071 Oviedo, Spain;2. University of Oviedo, Department of Education Sciences, 33071 Oviedo, Spain;1. The University of Notre Dame Australia, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Business and Law, National School of Arts and Sciences, Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia, Australia;2. Ocean Remedy, South Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia |
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Abstract: | We examined if there is truth to the preconceptions that non-resident workers (including FIFO/DIDO’s) detract from communities. We used marine debris to test this, specifically focussing on littering behaviour and evidence of awareness of local environmental programs that focus on marine debris. Littering was most common at recreational areas, then beaches and whilst boating. Twenty-five percent of respondents that admit to littering, reported no associated guilt with their actions. Younger respondents litter more frequently. Thus, non-resident workers litter at the same rate as permanent residents, visitors and tourists in this region, within this study. Few respondents are aware of the environmental programs that operate in their local region. Awareness was influenced by a respondent’s residency (non-residents are less aware), age, and level of education. To address this failure we recommend that industries, that use non-resident workers, should develop inductions that expose new workers to the environmental programs in their region. |
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Keywords: | Marine debris FIFO DIDO Littering behaviour Plastics Social licence to operate |
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