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Litter in Scotland: What do you think and what could we do?
1.
I am answering this survey:
As an individual
As a teacher representing my class
Other (please specify)
2.
If answering as an individual, in which age group are you?
Under 12
12-15
16-18
18+
3.
If answering as a teacher representing your class, in which year group is your class?
4.
Do you think that for solving the issue of litter, it is important to know why people litter?
Yes
No
Not sure
5.
Do you think it is a good idea to have a national anti-littering campaign?
Yes
No
Not sure
6.
If there was a campaign, do you think there should be more emphasis on any of these groups?
Children
Young people
Adults
Elderly
Schools
Organisations
Businesses
Other (please specify)
7.
What do you think would be the best way to engage children and young people about a national anti-litter campaign?
School
Youth groups
Online
Social media
Streaming services
T.V.
Radio
Magazines
Post
Other (please specify)
8.
Do you think it is important for people to know what the most common types of litter in their area are and where they are usually found?
Yes
No
Not sure
9.
Here is a list of the most common types of litter in Scotland. Which ones do you see most frequently in your area?
Food containers, wrappers and packaging
Drinks bottles and cans
Cigarette butts
Face masks and disposable gloves
Dog fouling/dog poo bags (even if empty)
Single-use (hot and cold), drinks containers
Chewing gum
Plastic carrier bags
Food waste
Other (please specify)
10.
Do you think it is important to involve everyone (for example, communities, schools, individuals) in gathering information about litter? For example, what types of litter or where it is found?
Yes
No
Not sure
11.
Do you think it is a good idea to make litter fines more expensive?
Yes
No
Not sure
12.
Do you have any ideas for alternatives to litter fines? For example, litter picking or taking part in a course with an anti-litter message.
13.
Flytipping is the dumping of waste in the wrong place, and can be anything from a bin bag, to furniture or tyres. Do you see flytipping in your area?
Yes
No
Not sure
14.
Why do you think flytipping happens?
15.
Would you like to see more support for reusing/repairing items which are commonly flytipped?
Yes
No
Not sure
16.
Do you know how to get rid of things which are not recyclable or go into general waste? For example, oil, batteries, paint or electronics.
Yes
No
Not sure
17.
If we are hoping for Scotland to become a litter-free nation, what else should we consider as part of our litter strategy?
18.
Would you, your class or group be willing to take part in an online event to discuss these issues in more detail?
Please bear in mind we will not be able to get in touch with you directly but the event will be announced on our website
Yes
No
Not sure
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