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Title
Primary microplastics in the oceans: A Global Evaluation of Sources
Title (original)
Primary microplastics in the oceans: A Global Evaluation of Sources
Description
This publication provides a global estimate and mapping of the sources and quantities of primary microplastics – plastics that enter the oceans in the form of small particles directly released from household and industrial products. This report concluded that invisible particles washed off synthetic clothing and car tyres are the two main contributors of microplastics from primary sources into our oceans.
Authors
Julien Boucher, Damien Friot
Publication year
2017
Resource type
Reports
Language
English
French
Areas of knowledge
Microplastics
Waste prevention & management from land-based sources
Number of links to resource
1
Other relevant information
French version published in 2020: Microplastiques primaires dans les océans : évaluation mondiale des sources

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