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The ocean plastic pollution challenge: towards solutions in the UK
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This brief report outlines the scale of ocean plastic pollution and discusses potential solutions being explored in the United Kingdom. It provides a policy-oriented overview of approaches to reduce plastic waste entering marine environments.
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