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Holistic Plastic Pollution Solutions and Science-Based Policies

2026
Sandhya Babel, Velma I. Grover, Amila Abeynayaka

Summary

This review paper pulls together existing research to make the case that fighting plastic pollution needs science-backed policies, not just good intentions. Tiny plastic particles (microplastics) from everyday items are turning up in our food, water, and even our bodies, and researchers are still working to understand what that means for our long-term health. The takeaway: solving plastic pollution requires coordinated action from governments and industries, guided by solid evidence rather than piecemeal fixes.

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the defining environmental challenges of the twenty‑first century. While plastics underpin modern economies through

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