Marine Plastic Pollution Solutions Require Fundamental Production and Consumption Changes
A groundbreaking NTNU study shows most plastic pollution measures focus on cleanup rather than addressing root causes. Researchers identify only three approaches capable of creating meaningful systemic change in production and consumption patterns.
The limitations of current plastic pollution measures
Despite numerous initiatives to combat plastic pollution in Norway, a comprehensive study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology reveals that only a handful of approaches will lead to substantial environmental improvement. With millions of tons of plastic entering marine ecosystems annually, researchers are seeking solutions that address the problem at its source rather than merely cleaning up the consequences.
