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Evaluating scenarios toward zero plastic pollution

Science, 2020
A mess of plastic It is not clear what strategies will be most effective in mitigating harm from the global problem of plastic pollution. Borrelle et al. and Lau et al. discuss possible solutions and their impacts.
Winnie W. Y. Lau, Yonathan Shiran, R. Bailey, E. Cook, Martin Stuchtey, J. Koskella, C. Velis, L. Godfrey, J. Boucher, Margaret B. Murphy, Richard C. Thompson, E. Jankowska, Arturo Castillo Castillo, Toby D. Pilditch, Ben Dixon, Laura Koerselman, E. Kosior, E. Favoino, J. Gutberlet, S. Baulch, M. E. Atreya, David Fischer, Kevin K. He, Milan M. Petit, U. Sumaila, E. Neil, Mark V. Bernhofen, K. Lawrence, James E. Palardy   +28 more
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Macro and microplastic pollution in Romania: addressing knowledge gaps and potential solutions under the circular economy framework [PDF]

PeerJ
Background 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, Simona-Roxana Ulman, Valeria Pop   +2 more
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Detecting microplastics pollution in world oceans using SAR remote sensing [PDF]

, 2018
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans is estimated to have reached 270.000 tones, or 5.25 trillion pieces. This plastic is now ubiquitous, however due to ocean circulation patterns, it accumulates in the ocean gyres, creating “garbage patches”.
Ackermann, Nicolas, Alparone, Matteo, Boardman, Carl, Davaasuren, Narangerel, Hajnsek, Irena, Marino, Armando, Nunziata, Ferdinando   +6 more
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Turning off the Tap: How the World can End Plastic Pollution and Create a Circular Economy

, 2023
While many technical solutions for a circular plastics economy are known, the economic, fiscal and business models to address the associated impacts while also safeguarding livelihoods are less clear.

semanticscholar   +1 more source

Environmentalism or greenwashing? Responses of South African value chain actors to plastic straw marine pollution

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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Plastic pollution in the ocean [PDF]

, 2020
Plastic pollution in the ocean was first reported by scientists in the 1970s, yet in recent years it has drawn tremendous attention from the media, the public, and an increasing number of scientists spanning diverse fields, including polymer science ...
A. Hamid, Hazren, Ali, R., Hamidon, Nuramidah, Harun, Hasnida, Kabir, Mohd Hafizalrisman, Kasim, Norfazira, M. Sunar, N., Mohsin, Nur Izzmirza, Muhamad, Mimi Suliza, Tahir, Rosmawati, Zulkifli, Mohd Daniel   +10 more
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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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Marine plastic pollution in Morocco: state of the knowledge on origin, occurrence, fate, and management. [PDF]

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int, 2023
Plastic pollution presents a major challenge facing stakeholders and decision-making worldwide. Plastics in the ocean damage biodiversity and marine ecosystem services that the blue economy relies upon.
Mejjad N, Laissaoui A, Fekri A, Hammoumi OE.   +3 more
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Is It All About the Data? How Extruded Polystyrene Escaped Single-Use Plastic Directive Market Restrictions

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, Orla-Peach Power, Kathrin Kopke   +2 more
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Review: Plastic Soup: An Atlas of Ocean Pollution [PDF]

, 2020
Book review for Plastic Soup: An Atlas of Ocean ...
Laberge, Yves
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