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Safety Issues Associated with Micro and Nanocontaminants
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Researchers evaluate global policy frameworks for addressing micro- and nanoplastic pollution, assessing the effectiveness of Extended Producer Responsibility and other regulatory approaches while identifying persistent gaps between policy intent and real-world pollution mitigation outcomes.
Micro and nanoplastic pollution poses significant environmental and health risks worldwide. Effective policies are crucial to mitigate this issue. This study evaluates policy effectiveness, highlighting successes and challenges. Extended Producer Responsibility,...
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