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Monitoring, pollution pattern and sources of litter in coastal zones in Tunisia and Germany
Summary
This comparative study monitored beach litter composition in Tunisia and Germany, finding that plastic dominated Tunisian beaches (54-70%) primarily from tourism sources, while comparison with Germany highlighted differences in waste management effectiveness. Biodegradability tests showed that natural materials like palm leaf and paper degrade faster than bioplastics such as PLA and CPLA, informing data-driven strategies for coastal pollution reduction.
Marine litter, especially plastics, poses a major threat to marine ecosystems. This study focused on Tunisia and Germany, identifying key indicators through field monitoring and analysis. In Tunisia, beach litter was mostly plastic (54–70%), mainly from tourism. A benchmark with Germany highlighted management gaps. Biodegradability tests showed palm leaf, sugar cane, and paper degrade faster than PLA, CPLA, and PS. Results stress the need for data-driven strategies to reduce coastal pollution effectively.