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Sources and pathways of microplastics to habitats
Browne, M.A. (2015). Sources and pathways of microplastics to habitats, in: Bergmann, M. et al. Marine anthropogenic litter. pp. 229-244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16510-3_9
In: Bergmann, M. et al. (Ed.) (2015). Marine anthropogenic litter. Springer: Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-319-16510-3. 447 pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16510-3, more
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Keywords
    Emissions
    Exfoliants
    Wastes > Sewage
Author keywords
    Hypothesis; Micrometre; Storm-water; Textile
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  • Browne, M.A.
Abstract
    Identifying and eliminating the sources of microplastic to habitats is crucial to reducing the social, environmental and economic impacts of this form of debris. Although eliminating sources of pollution is a fundamental component of environmental policy in the U.S.A. and Europe, the sources of microplastic and their pathways into habitats remain poorly understood compared to other persistent, bioaccumulative and/or toxic substances (i.e. priority pollutants; EPA in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010–2014 Pollution Prevention (P2) Program Strategic Plan. Washington, USA, pp. 1–34, 2010; EU in Official J Eur Union L334:17–119, 2010). This chapter reviews our understanding of sources and pathways of microplastic, appraises terminology, and outlines future directions for meaningfully integrating research, managerial actions and policy to understand and reduce the infiltration of microplastic to habitats.
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