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Increasing plastic pollution, particularly in oceans, calls for a fundamental shift towards future-proof plastics throughout the circular economy. In a landmark move in 2022, the United Nations adopted a historic resolution to craft an international legally binding instrument to tackle plastic pollution. In line with this global initiative, Plastics in the Oceans investigates the problem of plastic pollution in oceans, proposes solutions relating to current and advanced materials and technologies, and offers an optimal sustainable strategy to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040. The title:

  • Addresses the entire lifecycle of plastic, from production and design to disposal, and advocates for a comprehensive approach to mitigate plastic pollution.
  • Focuses on primary and secondary microplastics, recognizing their significant impact on marine ecosystems.
  • Explores various alternative materials, including biobased biodegradable polymers, as viable altern

Plastics in the Oceans

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    A Paperback by Jean-Luc Wertz

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      Publisher CRC Press
      Published 12/16/2024
      ISBN-13 9781032873954
      978-1032873954
      ISBN-10 1032873957
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Increasing plastic pollution, particularly in oceans, calls for a fundamental shift towards future-proof plastics throughout the circular economy. In a landmark move in 2022, the United Nations adopted a historic resolution to craft an international legally binding instrument to tackle plastic pollution. In line with this global initiative, Plastics in the Oceans investigates the problem of plastic pollution in oceans, proposes solutions relating to current and advanced materials and technologies, and offers an optimal sustainable strategy to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040. The title:

      • Addresses the entire lifecycle of plastic, from production and design to disposal, and advocates for a comprehensive approach to mitigate plastic pollution.
      • Focuses on primary and secondary microplastics, recognizing their significant impact on marine ecosystems.
      • Explores various alternative materials, including biobased biodegradable polymers, as viable altern

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