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Transitioning to a pollution-free planet
… areas), as well as a longer term system wide shift in the economy to be low carbon, circular and less toxic while … Planet 3.2 Transformative actions to shift the economy Transitioning to a pollution-free world requires … 2015b).The transition can also drive innovations in the economy, as regulatory compliance can be an opportunity …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… 8.1 Towards a circular economy … as behavioural and system changes, such as a more circular economy and more sustainable production and consumption … in the longer term will be moving towards a more circular economy, in which waste is designed out of the production and …
Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014
… and recycle) and also through energy recovery. The green economy approach was cited as a suitable method to reduce … are also at risk in areas where litter accumulates. ECONOMY & AESTHETICS All ocean-based economies depend on … that the legal community be briefed on the impacts on the economy, natural resources and human public health and safety …
Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers
… become marine litter. To this end, using a circular economy approach to prevent the generation of waste products … may help minimize waste. Approaches such as the circular economy model of economic development can be used to reduce … 2015. Marine litter negatively impacts the environment, economy, and public health. Marine life can become tangled in …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… for shipping and have been used to improve speed and fuel economy, reduce dry-docking expenses, and prevent the … extremely versatile and widely used in most sectors of the economy. As a consequence, plastics form up to 80% of all … global change, with often harmful effects on biodiversity, economy and human health. This concern, coupled with the wide …