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Solutions and Integrated Strategies for the Control and Mitigation of Plastic and Microplastic Pollution

International journal of environmental research and public health, 2019-07, Vol.16 (13), p.2411 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2019 by the authors. 2019 ;ISSN: 1660-4601 ;ISSN: 1661-7827 ;EISSN: 1660-4601 ;DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16132411 ;PMID: 31284627

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  • Title:
    Solutions and Integrated Strategies for the Control and Mitigation of Plastic and Microplastic Pollution
  • Author: Prata, Joana C ; Silva, Ana L Patrício ; da Costa, João P ; Mouneyrac, Catherine ; Walker, Tony R ; Duarte, Armando C ; Rocha-Santos, Teresa
  • Subjects: Ecosystem ; Environmental Pollution ; Environmental Restoration and Remediation - methods ; Humans ; Microplastics ; Recycling ; Review ; Waste Management
  • Is Part Of: International journal of environmental research and public health, 2019-07, Vol.16 (13), p.2411
  • Description: Plastic pollution is generated by the unsustainable use and disposal of plastic products in modern society, threatening economies, ecosystems, and human health. Current clean-up strategies have attempted to mitigate the negative effects of plastic pollution but are unable to compete with increasing quantities of plastic entering the environment. Thus, reducing inputs of plastic to the environment must be prioritized through a global multidisciplinary approach. Mismanaged waste is a major land-based source of plastic pollution that can be reduced through improvements in the life-cycle of plastics, especially in production, consumption, and disposal, through an Integrated Waste Management System. In this review paper, we discuss current practices to improve life cycle and waste management of plastics that can be implemented to reduce health and environmental impacts of plastics and reduce plastics pollution. Ten recommendations for stakeholders to reduce plastic pollution include (1) regulation of production and consumption; (2) eco-design; (3) increasing the demand for recycled plastics; (4) reducing the use of plastics; (5) use of renewable energy for recycling; (6) extended producer responsibility over waste; (7) improvements in waste collection systems; (8) prioritization of recycling; (9) use of bio-based and biodegradable plastics; and (10) improvement in recyclability of e-waste.
  • Publisher: Switzerland: MDPI
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1660-4601
    ISSN: 1661-7827
    EISSN: 1660-4601
    DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16132411
    PMID: 31284627
  • Source: GFMER Free Medical Journals
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