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Compendium of Policies and Preventive Measures to Reduce Land-based Marine Debris in APEC Economies

Cover_219_PSU_Compendium of Policies and Preventive Measures to Reduce Land-based Marine Debris in APEC Economies
Published Date December 2019
Type of Publication Reports
Publication Under APEC Secretariat, APEC Policy Support Unit
Accessed 4973
Pages 63
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This compendium provides a snapshot of the policies and preventive measures currently in place in APEC economies to reduce the entry of plastic waste into the sea. The findings from the direct survey and secondary research show that APEC economies have implemented a wide range of measures, including both regulatory and non-regulatory instruments, to manage marine debris pollution. The findings also reveal gaps with scope for improvement. These include stronger enforcement of legislation, innovation on alternative plastics, and adoption of new technologies to monitor marine debris.