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Progress and challenges in marine plastics pollution

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posted on 2023-05-22, 22:42 authored by Jennifer Lavers, Bond, AL
Pollution of aquatic and terrestrial environments with plastic debris is rapidly becoming one of the most urgent, and widespread, environmental threats, acting as a lightning rod for community engagement and advocacy. Despite growing awareness of this issue, governments and industry continue to invest in plastics manufacturing, through increased production and financial subsidies, which contributes to this increasing problem. However, demand for many of these products stems from individual reliance on single-use items, relentless marketing, plastic packaging that is practically unavoidable, and a lack of understanding of appropriate waste management. Clearly, sustainable development will not be achieved without industry transformation, but addressing the needs and behaviours of individuals is also a key factor.

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Publication title

A Better World

Volume

6

Editors

L Trowbridge

Pagination

64-67

ISBN

9781916032507

Department/School

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Publisher

Human Development Forum

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Extent

24

Rights statement

Copyright 2020 Human Development Forum

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Management of solid waste from commercial services and tourism

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