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Management strategies for single-use plastics: lessons to learn from Indian approach of minimizing microplastic waste
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A review of India's experience with banning single-use plastics identified key lessons for effective policy design, including enforcement challenges and the importance of viable alternatives. The authors argue that managing single-use plastic waste is essential for reducing downstream microplastic pollution.
Effective management of single-use plastic (SUP) waste can significantly help to minimize microplastic pollution.
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