Optimizing Plastic Pollution Mitigation: A Comprehensive Study of Clean-Up Methodologies in Dal Lake, Srinagar

Latika Kharb; D Barnes; F Galgani; M Barlaz; R Geyer; J Jambeck; A Czar; F Echevarra; J Gonzlez-Gordillo; X Irigoien; B Ubeda; S Hernndez-Len; . Duarte; C; E Sukic; A Singhal; A Andrady; S Wright; D Rowe; P Crump; S Niven; E Teuten; A Tonkin; T Galloway; R Thompson; P Ryan; C Moore; L Van Cauwenberghe; C Janssen; K Law; S Moret-Ferguson; N Maximenko; G Proskurowski; E Peacock; J Hafner; C Reddy; A Lechner; H Keckeis; F Lumesberger-Loisl; B Zens; R Krusch; M Tritthart; M Glas; L Kharb; C Rochman; M Browne; B Halpern; B Hentschel; E Hoh; H Karapanagioti; . Thompson; R; C Wright; F Kelly

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Optimizing Plastic Pollution Mitigation: A Comprehensive Study of Clean-Up Methodologies in Dal Lake, Srinagar

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science 2023

Latika Kharb, D Barnes, F Galgani, M Barlaz, R Geyer, J Jambeck, A Czar, F Echevarra, J Gonzlez-Gordillo, X Irigoien, B Ubeda, S Hernndez-Len, . Duarte, C, E Sukic, A Singhal, A Andrady, S Wright, D Rowe, P Crump, S Niven, E Teuten, A Tonkin, T Galloway, R Thompson, P Ryan, C Moore, L Van Cauwenberghe, C Janssen, K Law, S Moret-Ferguson, N Maximenko, G Proskurowski, E Peacock, J Hafner, C Reddy, A Lechner, H Keckeis, F Lumesberger-Loisl, B Zens, R Krusch, M Tritthart, M Glas, L Kharb, C Rochman, M Browne, B Halpern, B Hentschel, E Hoh, H Karapanagioti, . Thompson, R, C Wright, F Kelly

Summary

This study assessed microplastic pollution in Dal Lake, Srinagar, and evaluated the effectiveness of current cleanup strategies in this ecologically important Himalayan lake. The research identifies obstacles to effective plastic removal and proposes optimized mitigation strategies for freshwater bodies in urban settings.

Plastic pollution poses a significant environmental threat to water bodies worldwide, and Dal Lake in Srinagar is no exception. This research endeavors to contribute to the ongoing global efforts to address this issue by conducting a comprehensive study on the optimization of plastic pollution mitigation strategies in Dal Lake. The objectives include evaluating the extent and impact of plastic pollution, assessing the effectiveness of current clean-up methodologies, identifying obstacles and opportunities for improvement, proposing innovative solutions, and examining the crucial roles of community engagement and regulatory measures. Through a rigorous analysis of these facets, this study aims to provide valuable insights that can guide the development of sustainable and impactful initiatives for preserving the ecological integrity of Dal Lake and, by extension, contribute to a broader understanding of effective plastic pollution mitigation practices globally.

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