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Title
Prevention through policy: Urban macroplastic leakages to the marine environment during extreme rainfall events
Title (original)
Prevention through policy: Urban macroplastic leakages to the marine environment during extreme rainfall events
Description
In this work, the authors explore why and how coastal cities can reduce macroplastic leakages during extreme rainfall events. Using nine global cities as a basis, they establish that while cities actively create policies that reduce plastic leakages, more needs to be done. The authors recommend cities to incentivize citizen and municipal engagement with responsible usage of plastics, cleaning the environment and preparing for future extreme rainfall events. They also consider that a better waste management is a focal point in reducing plastic in the environment.
Authors
Charles Axelsson, Erik van Sebille
Publication year
2016
Resource type
Scientific publication
Language
English
Areas of knowledge
Waste prevention & management from land-based sources
Waste prevention & management from fishing, aquaculture and ports
Circular economy & recycling
Socioeconomic analysis & impact
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