Aluminium, iron and plastic are materials which are extensively used at both industry and
individual levels. However, significant amounts of aluminium, iron and plastic end up in the …

Plastic accumulates in the environment because of insufficient waste handling and its high
durability. Better understanding of plastic behavior in the aquatic environment is needed to …

To mitigate the growing impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and global
economy, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) Foundation develops technologies to extract, prevent …

Abstract The Circular Economy Action Plan, in the context of the European Green deal,
introduces new policies which promote a more sustainable use of plastics. These policies …

Plastic pollution is presently one of the most widespread and minimally understood
problems. Vast quantities of plastics that have entered the marine environment should be …

The ship owner's decision to select a recycling yard for dismantling and recycling an end-of-
life ship is primarily influenced by the price offered for purchasing the ship. The recycling …

To reduce the threatening consequences of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and
global economy, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) Foundation develops technologies to extract …

Abstract The Mediterranean Sea is a closed basin with limited water exchange through the
Strait of Gibraltar, and sites along its shores show the greatest densities of marine debris in …

Four common consumer plastic samples (polyethylene, polystyrene, polyethylene
terephthalate, polyvinylchloride) were studied to investigate the impact of physical …

Estimates of plastic inputs into the ocean are orders of magnitude larger than what is found
in the surface waters. This can be due to discrepancies in the sources of plastic released …