Microplastics Pollution and Worldwide Policies on Plastic Use

 
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The book discusses microplastic pollution and global policies developed to tackle the problem. Details the mechanisms of microplastics occurrence, sources, and impacts. It offers a comprehensive overview of the policies created by specific countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa to address plastics use and minimize its effects.

Long description:

Microplastics Pollution and Worldwide Policies on Plastic Use discusses microplastic pollution and global policies developed to tackle the problem. It details the mechanisms of microplastics occurrence, sources, and impacts. It then offers a comprehensive overview of the various policies created by specific countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa to address plastics use and minimize its effects.



  • Describes microplastics pollution found worldwide in drinking water and food chains.

  • Addresses policies implemented in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa and details local policies for various countries within each region, including requirements and penalties for non-compliance.

  • Explains the mission and vision of global organizations such as the United Nations, G7, World Economic Forum, World Bank, and Lisbon Treaty.

This book is aimed at academics, industrial professionals, policy makers, and general readers interested in the mitigation of microplastic pollution.

Table of Contents:
1. Microplastics Pollution: Serious Issues. 2. Policies on Plastic Use in Asian Countries. 3. Policies of Plastic Use in European Countries. 4. Policies of Plastic Uses in American Countries. 5. Policies of Plastic Uses in African Countries. 6. World Organization Plastic Policies and Plastic Leakage Prevention