In this paper, global plastic usage and its impact on human health and the environment are highlighted. Plastic entering the oceans is estimated at 12.7 million metric tonnes, with roughly 40% of it ending up in the waste stream. It is estimated that over 5.25 trillion bits of plastic garbage are found on land, in water, in oceans, and in the air as a result of the rise in single-use consumer plastics. The effects of petroleum-based polymers on human health and the environment and the impossibilities of managing and controlling plastic trash are also studied in this paper. The study highlights that producing single-use bioplastics from agro-waste substrates is the only practical answer for reducing plastic production and use while improving waste management to prevent this material from entering the environment at the source. Further, it was emphasised that advocacy should be backed up by cutting-edge technology. It is important to minimise overreliance on petroleum-based polymers to prevent harmful substances from entering the environment. The knowledge gained from this study can serve as a solid foundation for policymakers to defend the global population’s health and the environment.
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For the purpose of ensuring that fishing activities are in compliance with South Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs), this CMM provides regulations that make it easier to monitor, control, and monitor fishing activities. It is the responsibility of the Contracting Parties, cooperating non-contracting party (CNCPs), and participating fishing entities (PFEs) to[…]
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The Third Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Strategic Plan (2022-2030) sets out a clear roadmap for achieving the CRFM’s vision of effective management, conservation and sustainable use of our fisheries and aquaculture resources, to maximise social and economic benefits in the CRFM Member States. The plan was approved by the Eleventh Special Meeting of the[…]
This measure is based on the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean, adopted by the Annual Meeting of the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organization (SEAFO) in 2015, establishes the System of Observation, Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement, which shall apply to all fishing vessels and fishing research[…]