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Transitioning to a pollution-free planet
… indicates that the level of development and well-being in wealthy industrial countries has been achieved largely … areas), as well as a longer term system wide shift in the economy to be low carbon, circular and less toxic while reducing the overall use of resources. This transition can only take place if preventive and curative …
Primary microplastics in the oceans: a global evaluation of sources
… Julien Boucher, Damien Friot Primary Microplastics in the Oceans: Primary Microplastics in the Oceans: a Global … policies and production practices we need to transition towards a circular global economy. Following in the footsteps of the IUCN “Close the … Primary microplastics in the oceans: a global evaluation of sources …
Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers
… Zwaag, and Judith Wehrli. Cover photo: Plastics floating in the ocean The views expressed in this report do not … 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 …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… Marine Programme Maritime traffic effects on biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea Volume 1 - Review of impacts, … for shipping and have been used to improve speed and fuel economy, reduce dry-docking expenses, and prevent the … Mediterranean, as commercial shipping has not yet made the transition to organotin substitutes. 3.3. Impact of …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… UNEP promotes environmentally sound practices globally and in its own activities. This publication is printed on … 8.1 Towards a circular economy … such as Groupe Renault (motor vehicles), have begun the transition and reported significant finan- cial benefit40. At …