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From pollution to policy: a holistic review of microplastics in the environment of Bangladesh
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Researchers conducted a holistic review of microplastic pollution in Bangladesh, covering environmental contamination patterns, analytical methodology challenges, and policy gaps, linking findings to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals including clean water, sustainable cities, and life below water.
Keywords: microplastics pollution Bangladesh environmental contamination analytical challenges methodologies (clean water and sanitation) (Sustainable cities and communities) (responsible consumption and production) (life below water)
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