Stories and Research Briefs

IKHAPP is following recent developments within the research publications and innovative, knowledge-based solutions to prevent plastic pollution. Here we present brief versions of recent research publications and stories from projects and organizations that are making progress on plastic-related issues.

Stories

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November 13, 2023

Plastic pollution – What progress are we making to solve this global environmental challenge?

Environment Stories

Written by Richard C. Thompson OBE FRS, Professor of Marine Biology University of Plymouth Richard C. Thompson is a marine biologist based in the United Kingdom who has been working on plastic pollution for over 30 years. He leads the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth. Some of the evidence provided[…]

Stories

October 18, 2023

Reducing medical plastic waste

Medical plastic waste Stories Technology

Identifying and reducing specific fractions of operation room medical waste to enhance material circularity Writt...

Stories

October 16, 2023

Tackling plastic pollution at the source through ecofriendly menstruation products

Environment Society Stories

Authors: Diya Chakravorty and Vilde Kloster Snekkevik, Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) It is estimated t...

Stories

The INCA tool: How mathematical models can help us assess plastic releases and curb pollution

ASEAN Environment Stories Technology

Get to know the Integrated Catchment (INCA) model family, and how such models can help to understand the sources and fat...

Research Briefs

November 22, 2023

Critical advances and future opportunities in upcycling of plastic waste

October 9, 2023

Clean-up technologies need to be regulated to secure benefit to the environment and society

Understanding the interactions between plastic particles and (trace) elements in water

January 3, 2023

Plastic Pollution in the Coastal Environment: Current Challenges and Future Solutions

November 16, 2022

Recycling of multilayer plastic packaging materials by solvent-targeted recovery and precipitation

December 26, 2022

The cost of marine litter damage to the global marine economy

Defining the risk presented by novel entities: How plastic and chemicals affect Earth system integrity

How are governments responding to global plastic pollution? A glimpse of the Plastics Policy Inventory, and a COVID-19 update

Is global plastic pollution nearing an irreversible tipping point?

November 25, 2021

Stronger together: The role of regional instruments in strengthening global governance of marine plastic pollution

November 25, 2021

Evaluating scenarios toward zero plastic pollution

November 25, 2021

Strengthen the global science and knowledge base to reduce marine plastic pollution

November 25, 2021

Basic principles for development and implementation of plastic clean-up technologies: what can we learn from fisheries management?

November 25, 2021

How a voluntary industry contribution can transform the plastic economy