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Addressing the Invisible Threat
Summary
This paper examines microplastic contamination in the Philippines, identifying gaps in research, waste management infrastructure, and public awareness that limit effective policy responses, and advocating for evidence-based strategies that coordinate scientific research with regulation and community education.
This paper examines the urgent yet under-addressed challenge of microplastic contamination in the Philippines, highlighting gaps in research, waste management, and public awareness. It emphasizes the need for coordinated, evidence-based strategies that integrate scientific research, policy enforcement, community action, and industrial reform to mitigate environmental and health risks posed by microplastics.
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