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标题：Plastic Debris in the Marine Environment: History and Future Challenges
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作者：Imogen Ellen Napper ; Richard C. Thompson
期刊名称：Global Challenges
印刷版ISSN：2056-6646
电子版ISSN：2056-6646
出版年度：2020
卷号：4
期号：6
页码：1-9
DOI：10.1002/gch2.201900081
语种：English
出版社：John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
摘要：AbstractThe success of plastic as a material has shaped the development of modern society and challenged older materials in many of their established uses. However, plastic is now a major component of litter and is extensively reported within the marine environment. Impacts from plastic debris have been identified as a major global conservation issue with implications for maritime industries, tourism, marine life, and human health. Although there are many benefits of plastic, it is clear that society's relationship and reliance on plastics needs to be addressed. Conversely, alternative materials to replace plastic items, or solutions mitigating plastic release, also need to be critiqued to make sure their properties and environmental impacts are more beneficial. This review examines the history and impact of plastics in the marine environment. Current solutions that aim to mitigate plastics accumulation in the environment and the future challenges of plastic as a material are also discussed.Plastic has revolutionized modern society and challenged older materials in many of their established uses. However, plastic is now the largest component of litter and is widely reported within the environment. Society's relationship and reliance on many types of plastic needs to be addressed. This review discusses the history and impact of plastic as well as future challenges.
关键词：microplasticsplastic pollutionsingle‐use plasticswaste management