Journal article
The plastic pandemic: COVID-19 has accelerated plastic pollution, but there is a cure
The Science of the Total Environment, Vol.847, pp.1-6
15/11/2022
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Abstract
Plastic pollution is now present in all areas of our planet, including its last wilderness, Antarctica, and the plastic crisis has further escalated because of COVID-19. The pandemic has caused a significant increase in the global consumption of single-use protective items such as masks and gloves. These and other plastic items add to the suite of plastic pollution issues, from entanglement of wildlife to microplastic bioaccumulation. Given plastics are a major threat facing humans and wildlife, swift action to reduce plastic pollution is urgently needed. Solutions to plastic pollution are within reach. With collective, impactful action we will ensure a better future for our planet and ourselves. Here, we propose several measures for decision-makers to implement to achieve a solution and tackle plastic pollution as a united, global community.
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- Title
- The plastic pandemic: COVID-19 has accelerated plastic pollution, but there is a cure
- Creators
- Marga L RivasIngrid Albion - Australian Association for Environmental EducationBlanca BernalRebecca N Handcock - Curtin UniversitySiobhan J Heatwole - University of WollongongMarissa L Parrott - Zoos VictoriaKathryn A Piazza - State University of New York at OswegoElisabeth Deschaseaux - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- The Science of the Total Environment, Vol.847, pp.1-6
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Identifiers
- 991013051613402368
- Copyright
- © 2022 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article