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Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… (article 5(f)). It also lists amongst the duties of flag States the taking of measures including: ‘requirements … accordance with uniform and internationally recognizable vessel and gear marking systems, such as the Food and … of large-scale schemes are given below (EC 2012). Blue Flag This began initially in France but has expanded to …
Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014
… marine litter/ waste management strategies (e.g. Blue Flag and Green Globe Certifications). ACTION 5. … for inclusion into national strategies, including Blue Flag and Green Globe Certifications. • A concerted effort … recreational and commercial fishing and boating, including vessel ope- rations/maintenance Smoking-Related Activities: …
Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers
… from Ships Marine litter may be accidently lost from a vessel or intentionally discarded. An estimated 20 percent of … tonnes of waste. In the Netherlands, an area of heavy vessel activity, 90 percent of the plastic found on beaches … from ships. Annex V includes regulations relating to vessel-borne garbage and its disposal. It establishes limits …