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Macro and microplastic pollution in Romania: addressing knowledge gaps and potential solutions under the circular economy framework [PDF]
PeerJBackground This review reveals the role of linear economy prevalence and mismanagement practices in plastic pollution of aquatic and terrestrial environments and related knowledge gaps in Romania while outlining downstream and upstream solutions to ...
Florin-Constantin Mihai +2 more
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Global producer responsibility for plastic pollution. [PDF]
Sci AdvBrand names can be used to hold plastic companies accountable for their items found polluting the environment. We used data from a 5-year (2018–2022) worldwide (84 countries) program to identify brands found on plastic items in the environment through 1576 audit events. We found that 50% of items were unbranded, calling for mandated producer reporting.
Cowger W +17 more
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South African Journal of Science, 2021 The increasing global concern surrounding plastic marine pollution has placed a spotlight on the key items identified as major contributors. The subsequent public outcry has forced key value-chain actors – such as brand owners, retailers and ...
Takunda Y. Chitaka
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Journal of Maritime & Transportation Science, 2016 The environmental impact of shipping on marine environment includes discharge of garbage. Plastic litter is of particular concern due to abundance, resistance to degradation and detrimental effect on marine biota. According to recently published studies, a further research is required to assess human health risk.
Čulin, Jelena, Bielić, Toni
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INCREASED PLASTIC WASTE POLLUTION OF FRESHWATER RESOURCES – DO WE HAVE THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL FRAMEWORK TO ADDRESS IT? [PDF]
Challenges of the Knowledge Society, 2021 It is widely known and demonstrated that plastic waste pollution is a significant factor contributing to the deterioration of the worldwide freshwater resources.
Stelian-Mihai MIC, Cristiana MIC-SOARE
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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 The Single-Use Plastics Directive (EU) 72/2019/904 is the main legislation governing plastic pollution, inclusive of marine plastic pollution in the European Union (EU).
María Del Camino Troya +2 more
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A catchment‐scale perspective of plastic pollution [PDF]
Global Change Biology, 2019 AbstractPlastic pollution is distributed across the globe, but compared with marine environments, there is only rudimentary understanding of the distribution and effects of plastics in other ecosystems. Here, we review the transport and effects of plastics across terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments.
Alice A. Horton +6 more
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Environmental and Sustainability IndicatorsBanyuwangi in East Java, Indonesia was one of the districts that had the potential to produce an alarming quantity of plastic waste. The local government held a Zero Waste-Based Plastic Waste Pollution Control Facility to overcome plastic waste issues ...
Lilis Sulistyorini +9 more
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Co-contaminants of microplastics in two seabird species from the Canadian Arctic
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, 2022 Through ingestion and subsequent egestion, Arctic seabirds can bioaccumulate microplastics at and around their colony breeding sites. While microplastics in Arctic seabirds have been well documented, it is not yet understood to what extent these ...
Roxana Sühring +10 more
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Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climate. [PDF]
Nat CommunClimate change and plastic pollution are interconnected global challenges. Rising temperatures and moisture alter plastic characteristics, contributing to waste, microplastic generation, and release of hazardous substances. Urgent attention is essential to comprehend and address these climate-driven effects and their consequences.
Wei XF, Yang W, Hedenqvist MS.
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