Are We Speaking the Same Language? Recommendations for a Definition and Categorization Framework for Plastic Debris

B. Hartmann, Nanna; Hüffer, Thorsten; C. Thompson, Richard; Hassellöv, Martin; Verschoor, Anja; Egede Daugaard, Anders; Rist, Sinja; Karlsson, Therese; Brennholt, Nicole; Cole, Matthew; P. Herrling, Maria; C. Hess, Maren; P. Ivleva, Natalia; Lusher, Amy; Wagner, Martin

doi:10.1021/acs.est.8b05297

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Are We Speaking the Same Language? Recommendations for a Definition and Categorization Framework for Plastic Debris

Published in Environmental Science & Technology • Jan 4, 2019

Authors:

Nanna B. Hartmann

Thorsten Hüffer

Richard C. Thompson

Abstract

The accumulation of plastic litter in natural environments is a global issue. Concerns over potential negative impacts on the economy, wildlife, and human health provide strong incentives for improving the sustainable use of plastics. Despite the many voices raised on the issue, we lack a consensus ...

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Categorization

Debris

Linguistics

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