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Plastic Packaging on Maritime Vessels in the Context of the Global Ecological Problem of Microplastics
Original title: Plastic packaging on maritime vessels in the context of the global ecological problem of microplastics
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This Russian-language study examines plastic packaging used on maritime vessels in the context of the global microplastic pollution problem. Researchers review sources of microplastic pollution from shipping and maritime operations and discuss regulatory and technical approaches for reducing plastic waste at sea. The study contributes to understanding the maritime sector as a source of ocean plastic pollution.
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