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From problem to crisis to interdisciplinary solutions: Plastic marine debris
Marine plastic debris has evolved from being a problem to a cross-cutting crisis impacting natural and human environments across the world. Holistic approaches are needed to address the multifaceted, wide-spread and complex nature of this issue. We argue that a new global governance approach is essential, however, it needs to be aligned with interdisciplinary solutions – sound science and data collection; changes to behavioural psychology; utilising education as a tool; and through changes to management and policy processes. We argue that truly effective prevention is a long-term process that must begin at the ground level with smarter consumer choices, industrial consciousness and responsibility, and an overarching local to global governance framework.
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Publication title
Marine PolicyVolume
96Pagination
200-203ISSN
0308-597XDepartment/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Elsevier Sci LtdPlace of publication
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