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The Synergy of Tradition and Innovation to Assess Plastic Pollution

Current World Environment 2022
Amila Abeynayaka

Summary

This paper discusses how combining traditional methods with innovative technologies can improve plastic pollution assessment, using examples from training exercises with Cambodian environmental officers. The approach integrates multiple scales of analysis and disciplines to understand plastic pollution and support effective mitigation strategies.

The synergy of tradition and innovation plays a crucial role in assessing plastic pollution, offering a comprehensive approach that combines the wisdom of established practices with the power of modern technologies. This approach is essential to effectively tackle the complex and pervasive issue of plastic pollution. Here I provide how tradition and innovation can be harmonized in assessing plastic pollution using examples targeting Cambodian MOE officers.This multidimensional approach is essential for understanding the complexities of plastic pollution, developing effective mitigation strategies, and fostering sustainable behaviors at both local, regional, and global scales.

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