Application of failure mode and effects analysis to reduce microplastic emissions

A complete understanding of the occurrence of microplastics and the methods to eliminate their sources is an urgent necessity to minimize the pollution caused by microplastics. The use of plastics in any form releases microplastics to the environment. Existing policy instruments are insufficient to...

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Veröffentlicht in:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA. - 1991. - 39(2021), 5 vom: 12. Mai, Seite 744-753
1. Verfasser: Pires, Ana (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Sobral, Paula
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2021
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA
Schlagworte:Journal Article Microplastic–failure mode and effect analysis microplastics mitigation measures plastic recycling risk analysis Microplastics Plastics Water Pollutants, Chemical
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