Abstract Studying perceptions of litter and littering behavior among marginalized, poor and undeveloped communities is important since these populations frequently inhabit important conservation sites. Jisr-A-Zarqa ("Jisr"), is a coastal town on the Mediterranean shores of Israel and one of Israel’s poorest, densely populated communities. Litter accumulation in the streets and beach of Jisr is a known problem, and its proximity to the nearby stream and beach makes the study of littering important for the conservation of the coastal and marine habitats. I studied residents’ perceptions of litter and littering practices and found that littering and waste accumulation are surface indicators of profound underlying social, economic and political constraints, problems and distresses. These must be considered as an integrated context and addressed when designing litter-reducing interventions.

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关于社会困境、乱扔垃圾和自然保护的 Jisr A-Zarka 案例

摘要 研究边缘化、贫困和未开发社区对垃圾和乱扔垃圾行为的看法很重要，因为这些人群经常居住在重要的保护区。Jisr-A-Zarqa（“Jisr”）是以色列地中海沿岸的一个沿海城镇，也是以色列最贫穷、人口最稠密的社区之一。Jisr 街道和海滩的垃圾堆积是一个众所周知的问题，它靠近附近的溪流和海滩，因此垃圾研究对于保护沿海和海洋栖息地很重要。我研究了居民对乱扔垃圾的看法和乱扔垃圾的做法，发现乱扔垃圾和垃圾堆积是深刻的潜在社会、经济和政治制约、问题和痛苦的表面指标。