Prevention and Mitigation

This chapter investigates the various measures taken to control and reduce plastic debris, including technologies to capture debris before it reaches the open sea, use of alternative polymers (e.g., biodegradable polymers), cigarette filters with improved degradability, social awareness actions and campaigns, and use of economic incentives and disincentives. Emphasis has been given to the measures to tackle the problem of derelict fishing gear.

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