A framework for selecting and designing policies to reduce marine plastic pollution in developing countries

Alpízar, Francisco; Carlsson, Fredrik; Lanza, Gracia; Carney, Bridget; Daniels, Reza Che; Jaime, Marcela; Ho, Thong Quoc; Nie, Zihan; Salazar, César; Tibesigwa, Byela; Wahdera, S.

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2020.04.007

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“…In the global south, most urban areas are already lacking sufficient options or resources for the increasing general amount of waste generated (Hoornweg and Bhada-Tata, 2012), and the significant input of SUPs and PPE into their economy during the pandemic scenario is creating a higher logistical challenge in the waste management service provision. For instance, the sharing of plastic recycling in India was around 60% (Alpizar et al, 2020). However, uncontrolled landfilling and local burning strategies on plastic waste increased substantially in some Indian municipalities during COVID-19 pandemic, as an attempt to avoid virus contagion (Corburn et al, 2020).…”

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Rethinking and optimising plastic waste management under COVID-19 pandemic: Policy solutions based on redesign and reduction of single-use plastics and personal protective equipment

Silva

Prata

Walker

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Science of The Total Environment

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Section: Plastic Policies Under the Covid-19 Pandemic And Potential Ementioning

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Rethinking and optimising plastic waste management under COVID-19 pandemic: Policy solutions based on redesign and reduction of single-use plastics and personal protective equipment

Silva

Prata

Walker

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Science of The Total Environment

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“…Meanwhile, organic waste is used for compost and incineration (Abu Hajar et al 2020 ; Lu et al 2020 ). In India, around 60% of plastic is recycled (Alpizar et al 2020 ); however, the pandemic has decreased the recycling of plastic in countries with smaller economies, and increased local burning strategies as an attempt to avoid virus contagion (Corburn et al 2020 ). Though deploying mobile incineration facilities, countries with larger economies can overcome the negative effects of COVID-19 on plastic waste management.…”

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COVID-19 and municipal solid waste (MSW) management: a review

Das

Islam

Billah

et al. 2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) represents an inevitable by-product of human activity and a major crisis for communities across the globe. In recent times, the recycling of MSW has drawn attention as the process can add value through resources from the recovered waste materials and facilitates the process of circular economy. However, during the unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the risk of infection with the highly contagious virus has proven detrimental to the continuation of MSW as a valuable resource. The volume of waste, especially household waste, is higher; face masks, PPE (personal protective equipment), and hazardous materials such as batteries and empty chlorine bottles are examples of extra waste that have arisen during the pandemic. Various countries have set up initiatives for MSW management, including safety measurements for employees in the MSW management sector. The use of disinfectant prior to sorting waste, as well as storing waste for 9 days, may help to inactivate the COVID-19 virus, ensuring an appropriate safety level for MSW management. This work aimed at studying different MSW management strategies, specific challenges, and possible solutions for better understanding for those involved in waste management, in addition to providing a possible management strategy during and post-COVID-19 pandemic. Graphical abstract

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“…Thus, whereas better knowledge by consumers is desirable, implementing the legal basis and creating a landscape facilitating responsible consumer behaviour seems far more important. In accordance with these considerations, Alpizar et al (2020) recommended that Chile enforces extended producer responsibility, reinstates an encompassing deposit scheme, and fosters infrastructure and education. Given that municipalities are in charge of waste management, a closer involvement is needed, strengthening also economic equity at all levels of F I G U R E 4 Schematic overview of stakeholder interactions and potential consequences for plastic pollution.…”

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A country's response to tackling plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems: The Chilean way

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Luna‐Jorquera²,

Thiel³

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Aquatic Conservation

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1. Marine plastic pollution is worse than expected, and we are starting to realize its full extent and severity. Solving the plastic pollution problem is not easy, as it requires the action and commitment of all sectors of our society. With a coastline extending over 4,000 km (from 18 S to 56 S), Chile is a maritime country, and since plastics are potentially harmful for marine and coastal ecosystems, food security, and public health, plastic pollution is a real threat. 2. Chile is the sixth-largest exporter of seafood (fish, invertebrates, and algae) in the world, but the extent of plastic contamination of marine organisms, its potential effects on commercial species and aquaculture, and its subsequent effects on human health are mostly unknown. 3. Chile has recently introduced some legislation to prevent plastics from reaching the environment and the coastal ocean. Governmental and non-governmental organizations have joined an informal alliance to take action against plastic pollution, both at a national and regional level, but stronger involvement of producers and commerce is required for effective measures. 4. Chilean scientists working on plastic pollution have created the Scientific Plastic Pollution Alliance of Chile network, aiming to promote collaborative and coordinated research focused on this pollutant. The wide geographical extent of Chile, with researchers working in diverse ecosystems, provides a unique opportunity to better understand the consequences of one of the most recent and severe threats to biodiversity. 5. Rather than solely presenting the plastic pollution problem from the scientific perspective, this paper includes views from different sectors of society. Mitigating plastic pollution is exceptionally complex, with this study highlighting the importance of local engagement, media, solving social inequities, new legislation, and law enforcement in order to advance on decreasing plastic pollution from a country-wide perspective.

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A framework for selecting and designing policies to reduce marine plastic pollution in developing countries

Cited by 115 publications

References 85 publications

Rethinking and optimising plastic waste management under COVID-19 pandemic: Policy solutions based on redesign and reduction of single-use plastics and personal protective equipment

Rethinking and optimising plastic waste management under COVID-19 pandemic: Policy solutions based on redesign and reduction of single-use plastics and personal protective equipment

COVID-19 and municipal solid waste (MSW) management: a review

A country's response to tackling plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems: The Chilean way

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