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Remedial Attempt to Reduce Plastic Waste on the Environment
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Researchers explored innovative strategies for reducing plastic waste in the environment, reviewing both engineering interventions and biological approaches to address the growing accumulation of plastics across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Tackling plastic pollution requires a systems-level approach that pairs upstream production reduction with downstream remediation, as reactive cleanup alone cannot keep pace with ongoing plastic inputs.
This research explores the pressing need for innovative solutions to tackle the growing problem of plastic waste and its harmful effects on the environment. The focus of this work is on developing new strategies to address this critical issue. Plastic pollution has...
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