This paper assesses plastic pollution using a standardised surface sediment sampling protocol on 22 sandy beaches along more than 4600 km of the Brazilian coast. The abundance, size, colour, type, and polymeric composition of all meso- and microplastic items found in the surveys were processed to disclose spatial patterns of distribution and pollution-associated drivers. From the analysis, it was found that 3114 plastic items were found, with microplastics comprising just over half of all items (54%). Most items were found to be either white (60%) or blue (13%), while polystyrene foam (45%) and fragments (39%) comprised the most abundant plastic types. The principal polymers that were seen are polyethylene (40%) and polypropylene (32%). The analyses of the study indicated that the distribution of plastic litter along beaches is determined by three predictive variables: the distance to the nearest estuary, tourism, and the number of inhabitants in the nearest urban center.
The Ocean Plastics Charter aims to bring together leading countries, sub-national governments, businesses, and civil society organisations to commit to a more resource-efficient and sustainable approach to keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment. With this charter, it aims to transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient method of managing plastics. Through[…]
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This subchapter E of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations outlines the pesticide programs, including registration and classification procedures, policies, special review procedures, standards, labelling requirements, packaging requirements, data requirements, and good laboratory practice standards. It also covers state registration of pesticide products, rules of practice governing hearings under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide,[…]
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The regulations aim to enhance aquaculture pollution prevention and control, protect aquatic ecosystems, ensure product quality and safety, and promote sustainable development. They consist of 24 articles divided into four sections: general provisions, delimitation of prohibited areas, pollution prevention and control, and environmental monitoring and supervision of fishery waters.