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Preventing Styrofoam in Marine Environment through Eco-friendly, Durable Bivalve Buoys of Reduced Impact through structural modification
Summary
This article discusses the problem of styrofoam buoy fragmentation as a major source of marine microplastics in South Korea and evaluates existing governmental and industry efforts to address it. The authors propose a new eco-friendly buoy design made from biodegradable materials with enhanced structural durability as a direct replacement for styrofoam. The article also outlines potential public awareness campaigns to encourage adoption of the new buoy type.
Microplastics and marine pollution are emerging environmental issues around the world. In South Korea, styrofoam buoys are one of the primary sources of microplastics. The article addresses current limitations regarding environmental efforts done to reduce styrofoam buoys at governmental and company levels. The article introduces one solution to the problem, a new eco-friendly buoy made of biodegradable material with enhanced durability and sustainability. The article proposes potential campaigns and activities to raise awareness of the issue and encourage using eco-friendly buoys.