Unfolding the science behind policy initiatives targeting plastic pollution

• Published in: Microplastics and nanoplastics Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 3 - 18
• Main Authors: Nielsen, Maria Bille, Clausen, Lauge Peter Westergaard, Cronin, Richard, Hansen, Steffen Foss, Oturai, Nikoline Garner, Syberg, Kristian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 02.02.2023; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Better regulation; Chemistry and Materials Science; Climate change; Conventions; Environment; Initiatives; Materials Science; PCB; Plastic pollution; Plastics pollution; Policy initiatives; Polychlorinated biphenyls; Regulation; Risks; Science; Scientific evidence; Uncertainty; Risks; Uncertainty; Plastics pollution; Scientific evidence; Policy initiatives; Better regulation

The intensive global plastic production, use and associated plastic pollution have caused concern for the potential risks to human health and the environment. This has led to the adoption of numerous regulatory initiatives aiming to combat plastic pollution. Despite the considerable regulatory activ...