{"product_id":"9781032873954-plastics-in-the-oceans","title":"Plastics in the Oceans","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToward Sustainable Solutions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, the United Nations adopted a historic resolution to craft an International Legally Binding Instrument to tackle plastic pollution. In line with this global initiative, \u003ci\u003ePlastics in the Oceans\u003c\/i\u003e explores plastic pollution in oceans, proposes solutions, and offers a sustainable strategy to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncreasing plastic pollution, particularly in oceans, calls for a fundamental shift towards future-proof plastics throughout the circular economy. In a landmark move in 2022, the United Nations adopted a historic resolution to craft an international legally binding instrument to tackle plastic pollution. In line with this global initiative, \u003ci\u003ePlastics in the Oceans\u003c\/i\u003e investigates the problem of plastic pollution in oceans, proposes solutions relating to current and advanced materials and technologies, and offers an optimal sustainable strategy to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040. The title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses the entire lifecycle of plastic, from production and design to disposal, and advocates for a comprehensive approach to mitigate plastic pollution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on primary and secondary microplastics, recognizing their significant impact on marine ecosystems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores various alternative materials, including biobased biodegradable polymers, as viable alternatives to conventional plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides insights into regulatory frameworks pertaining to plastic pollution across major world regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElucidates the need for reducing plastic production and enhancing recycling efforts in combating plastic pollution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggests strategies aligned with the principles of the 3Rs—reduce, redesign, recycle—to foster the development of sustainable and future-proof plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at technical readers in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and polymer chemistry, as well as general readers interested in scientific solutions to the plastics pollution problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56434315788662,"sku":"9781032873954","price":29.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34371700.jpg?v=1760325266","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781032873954-plastics-in-the-oceans","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}