Browsing Factsheets, Infographics and Brochures by Author "Farrelly, Trisia"
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Plastics Impacts on Human Health in the Pacific Region
(2021)Once produced, plastics never disappear. They are released into the environment, where they break up into tiny (micro and nano-sized) fragments. They leach toxic chemicals and gases at every stage of their life cycle and ... -
Plastics Pollution Policy Gaps in the Pacific Region
(2021)Pacific Islands policy frameworks do not capture the full life cycle of plastics. Yet, plastics emit greenhouse gases and ozone depleting chemicals, create marine litter, shed microplastics, and leach toxic chemicals ... -
A Safe(r) Circular Economy for Plastics in the Pacific Region
(2021)Plastics pollution, including marine litter, is a global social, economic, and environmental emergency requiring urgent attention. Plastics are produced from fossil fuels, and once released into the environment, they never ...
