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