Land-based sources and pathways of marine plastics in a South African context

We review and evaluate the major land-based sources and pathways of plastic waste that lead to marine pollution in a South African context. Many of the formal solid waste and waste-water management facilities in South Africa are not fully functional, contributing towards plastic releases to the envi...

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Main Authors: Carina Verster, Hindrik Bouwman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2020-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/7700/10050