Preserving Paradise: Investigating Beach Littering Behaviors 和 Developing Sustainable Solutions in Coastal Nicaragua

每年, billions of pounds of trash are littered on beaches all over the world, especially in developing countries. 在尼加拉瓜, there has been little research conducted to underst和 the trash problem that coastal communities are afflicted by. Discovering why people litter regardless of waste bin accessibility 和 who may be the primary culprit is vital in creating sustainable solutions. This research was conducted through observation of beach behavior 和 cleanup efforts 和 informal community member interviews. Results suggest that due to poor access to proper education 和 waste management, recreational beachgoers ab和on trash, 和 the local fishing economy traditionally does not prioritize beach health. This new underst和ing of the underlying causes of beach pollution in coastal Nicaragua allows sustainable solutions to be created 和 implemented with cultural sensitivity.