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20 resultsShowing papers similar to China’s Battle against Marine Plastic Pollution at the Local Level: A Case Study of Sanya City, Hainan Province
ClearLooking for a Chinese solution to global problems: The situation and countermeasures of marine plastic waste and microplastics pollution governance system in China
This study analyzed China's marine plastic waste and microplastic pollution governance system, examining policy frameworks across blue economy development, plastics industry reform, and public health awareness, while proposing countermeasures to curb marine pollution intensification.
The difficulties and path of China’s NGOs participating in marine plastic waste governance
Researchers examined the challenges and pathways for Chinese non-governmental organizations to participate effectively in marine plastic waste governance, analyzing organizational capacity, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder relationships. The study found that NGOs face significant institutional barriers and recommends policy reforms that provide clearer roles and stable funding for civil society engagement in ocean plastic management.
Exploring Plastic-Management Policy in China: Status, Challenges and Policy Insights
Researchers reviewed China's plastic management policies and found that despite being the world's largest plastic producer, existing regulations remain insufficient, recommending strengthened extended producer responsibility and circular economy approaches to control plastic pollution.
China’s regulatory respond to plastic pollution: Trends and trajectories
Analysis of 231 plastic-related Chinese government policies from 2000 to 2021 revealed increasing regulatory attention to plastic pollution with a shift from general waste management toward specific single-use plastic restrictions after 2020. The findings highlight China moving toward more targeted plastic governance despite its large contribution to global ocean plastic.
Understanding the socioeconomic determinants of marine plastic pollution: Evaluating policy effectiveness and mitigation strategies in the Global South.
Researchers synthesized qualitative and quantitative evidence on marine plastic pollution in the Global South, identifying rapid urbanization, inadequate waste infrastructure, and weak governance as primary drivers, and recommending integrated strategies combining single-use plastic bans, extended producer responsibility, regional cooperation, and circular economy incentives.
Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Marine Tourism Policy against the Threat of Waste in Coastal Areas
Researchers investigated the challenges of implementing sustainable marine tourism policies against plastic waste pollution at coastal sites in Indonesia, including Kuta Beach, Bali, finding that government policy alone is insufficient and that community participation is essential for effective waste management.
Microplastic in tropical island estuaries in China: Source identification and management framework development
Researchers found surprisingly higher microplastic concentrations in the less-urbanized Wanquan River Estuary compared to the Nandu River Estuary in Hainan Island, China, suggesting that tourism and agricultural activities may contribute more significantly to microplastic pollution than urbanization alone.
Construction of a plastic waste management policy model in the coastal city of Padang
Researchers evaluated plastic waste management policies in the coastal city of Padang, Indonesia, using descriptive interviews with stakeholders across relevant government agencies, finding that existing policies focus exclusively on land-based household waste and lack specific provisions for coastal plastic management. They found that the only applicable national regulation (Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2018 on Marine Waste Management) has not been effectively implemented in coastal cities like Padang.
A Survey of Marine Coastal Litters around Zhoushan Island, China and Their Impacts
Researchers surveyed marine litter around a Chinese island using stratified sampling across different beach types and found plastic dominating the debris. Local fishermen and tourists expressed willingness to reduce littering with appropriate incentives, highlighting the role of public engagement in coastal plastic management.
China’s Marine Environmental Protection Strategy in the Background of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Progress, Challenges, and Outlook
This review examines China's marine environmental protection strategy, tracing its development and analyzing how the COVID-19 pandemic affected marine pollution management. The pandemic both increased plastic waste (from masks and PPE) and disrupted environmental enforcement, creating new challenges for China's marine conservation efforts.
The Legal dilemmas and pathways for managing plastic waste pollution in China: An assessment of current regulations and a vision for future governance frameworks
This paper systematically analyses the current state of plastic waste legal regulation in China and proposes a framework for future governance, examining how the rapid growth of the e-commerce, express delivery, and food delivery industries has sharply increased plastic product consumption. The authors assess existing regulatory gaps and outline pathways toward more effective and comprehensive plastic waste management law.
Enhancing Sustainability Development for Waste Management through National–Local Policy Dynamics
This study analyzed waste management policy coherence across national and local government levels in Indonesia, finding significant gaps in implementation that undermine sustainable development goals and allow plastic pollution from poor waste management practices to persist.
Plastics’ circular economy for the Galapagos Islands? Exploring plastics governance with implications for social and ocean equity in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Researchers explored the feasibility of implementing a plastics circular economy in the Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site facing significant marine plastic pollution. They examined the governance structures needed to address plastic waste while balancing conservation goals with the needs of local communities. The study highlights how remote island communities in the global South face unique challenges in managing plastic pollution equitably.
Study of marine debris around a tourist city in East China: Implication for waste management
Marine debris was surveyed in a coastal tourist city in eastern China, revealing patterns driven by tourism, fishing, and poor waste management. The study argues that effective debris management requires understanding local sources, which differ significantly between developed and developing regions.
Research and management of plastic pollution in coastal environments of China
This review summarizes research on plastic pollution in China's coastal environments, noting that as the world's largest producer of plastic waste, China faces significant environmental challenges. Researchers found that microplastics have been detected in surface waters, sediments, and the water column along Chinese coasts from both land-based and sea-based sources. The study highlights that while national-level policies address plastic waste broadly, there is virtually no legislation specifically targeting microplastic pollution.
A critical review on the sources and instruments of marine microplastics and prospects on the relevant management in China
This critical review examined sources, distribution, and monitoring instruments for marine microplastics in China, identifying key knowledge gaps and proposing management strategies to address the country's significant contribution to global ocean plastic pollution.
Efektivitas Pengendalian Sampah Plastik Untuk Mendukung Kelestarian Lingkungan Hidup Di Kota Semarang
Researchers examined the effectiveness of plastic waste control measures in Semarang City, Indonesia, evaluating municipal regulations and management strategies aimed at reducing plastic waste and supporting environmental sustainability in the urban context.
A critical review of microplastic pollution in urban freshwater environments and legislative progress in China: Recommendations and insights
This critical review examines microplastic pollution across urban freshwater environments in China, synthesizing findings on contamination levels, sources, and ecological effects in a context of rapid urbanization affecting over 800 million urban residents. The authors review legislative progress and provide recommendations for improving monitoring standards, reducing plastic inputs, and aligning Chinese policy with international frameworks.
Taking a mass-balance approach to assess marine plastics in the South China Sea
Researchers applied a mass-balance modeling approach to assess marine plastic pollution in the South China Sea, finding critical data gaps on plastic inputs, transfer rates, and sink terms that prevent accurate quantification of this recognized global plastic hotspot.
Analysis of the Current Situation of Marine Garbage and Microplastic Pollution in Typical Coastal Areas of Qingdao
Researchers investigated coastal marine debris and microplastic pollution at two beaches in Qingdao, China, examining the types, sources, components, and spatiotemporal distribution through field surveys, sample analysis, and component identification. The study proposed management responses including strengthened public education, stricter monitoring measures, and promotion of technological innovation and international cooperation.