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Preventive Measures for Plastic Pollution

Preventive Measures for Plastic Pollution

Bupe Getrude Mwanza
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781799897231|ISBN10: 1799897230|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799897248|EISBN13: 9781799897255
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9723-1.ch006
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Mwanza, Bupe Getrude. "Preventive Measures for Plastic Pollution." Assessing the Effects of Emerging Plastics on the Environment and Public Health, edited by Sung Hee Joo, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 111-127. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9723-1.ch006

APA

Mwanza, B. G. (2022). Preventive Measures for Plastic Pollution. In S. Joo (Ed.), Assessing the Effects of Emerging Plastics on the Environment and Public Health (pp. 111-127). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9723-1.ch006

Chicago

Mwanza, Bupe Getrude. "Preventive Measures for Plastic Pollution." In Assessing the Effects of Emerging Plastics on the Environment and Public Health, edited by Sung Hee Joo, 111-127. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9723-1.ch006

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Abstract

The production of plastics has rapidly overwhelmed the world's ability to manage it, hence the demanding environmental issues on plastics pollution. The negative effects of plastics have become omnipresent and prompted many studies to be conducted leading to a global treaty. This study focused on reviewing measures for preventing plastic pollution in the environment. Based on the literature review approach, seven key measures are identified: recycling prioritization, utilization of bio-based and biodegradable plastics, improvement of waste collection systems, awareness and education in communities, extended producer responsibility (EPR) enforcement, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and technology and innovations. The study concludes by providing practical recommendations that should be implemented contextually.

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