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Microplastics: Sources, quantities and opportunities for reduction
Original title: Microplastics: Sources, quantities and opportunities for reduction Mikroplastik: Quellen, mengen und möglichkeiten der reduzierung
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This German-language report examines sources and quantities of microplastics in the environment and identifies opportunities for reduction. The document presents quantitative assessments of microplastic inputs and evaluates strategies for minimizing emissions.
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