How much is a clean beach worth? The impact of litter on beach users in the Cape Peninsula, South Africa.

tranded and discarded litter detracts from the aesthetic quality of beaches, and the quantities of litter on South African beaches continue to increase. We estimate the deterrent effect this has on beach users, and the consequent effect on the regional economy. An interview survey was used to determine the importance of beach cleanliness to local and non-local beach users. Cleanliness was stated as the most important factor in influencing choice...