is necessary for the enhancement of filtering capacity to effectively capture microscopic fibres from drain water. The shipyard, aviation, and automobile industries are key in the reduction of microplastic leakage through the effective containment and appropriate disposal of spent abrasive blasting materials and generated dust.
Recognizing the environmental and economic impacts of plastics in the marine environment, in June 2014 the United Nations Environment Assembly, represented by over 163 countries, adopted a resolution on marine plastic debris and microplastics to address the issue through legislation, improved waste management, efficient use and sound management of plastics, enforcement of international agreements, and education. The G7 summit in June 2015 expressed their commitment to address the land-based and sea-based sources of marine litter by improving waste management, searching for sustainable solutions to reduce or prevent microplastic pollution, and promoting best practices throughout the plastic value chain. In September 2015, world leaders agreed on a specific target to “prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, particularly
from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution” by 2025 (SDG Target 14.1) of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, indicators to be used for monitoring progress towards the target are currently under development among governments and stakeholders.
Concentration of DDTs in plastic resin pellets collected from beaches around the world
Concentration of DDTs in plastic resin pellets collected from beaches around the world
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Concentration of PCBs in plastic resin pellets collected from beaches around the world
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Concentration of PCBs in plastic resin pellets collected from beaches around the world
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