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Role of Legislation and Awareness to Deal with Plastic Pollution
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This chapter reviews existing laws and policies addressing plastic pollution, including microplastics in water environments, at national, regional, and local levels. It finds gaps between policies and their real-world enforcement, and suggests new legal measures along with greater public awareness to reduce plastic pollution.
This chapter examines the links between actions taken to address plastic pollution and public awareness of the laws enacted to control it. It provides a holistic overview of national, regional, and local initiatives for plastic-waste management. It examines current actions taken to address plastic pollution and the impact of microplastics on aquatic environments. This chapter examines the gaps between uncoordinated policies and implementation, emphasizing the need for coherent standards and adaptive management. Moreover, the synergy between laws enacted for the natural resource environment and public awareness points to the need to implement effective policies and measures for practical change as well. It also proposes several constructive legislative measures to control and reduce plastic pollution.
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