Four Categories of Plastic Input to the Environment

In the discussions leading up to the UN Plastic Treaty negotiations, which continue in Geneva with INC-5.2, we at HYDRA Marine Sciences were often asked:

“Can biodegradable plastics be a solution to plastic pollution?”

Understanding the diverse processes driving environmental plastic pollution is essential for developing effective and targeted countermeasures. A summary of what we have proposed on various occasions to systematically address this issue is available for download on our resources page.