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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Single-use plastic"”.
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Diffusion of Environmental Protection Single-Use Plastic Bags Ban Policy in California
… theory to understand how and why policies diffuse and are adopted across different jurisdictions, regions, or countries, the concept of policy adoption behavior, policy diffusion patterns, and the mechanism of policy diffusion have been extensively studied, and their application has been …
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Student attitude and action regarding the single-use plastic shopping bag on The University of Alabama campus
… the University of Alabama campus regarding the single-use plastic shopping bag. A survey was developed and administered to 162 students on campus to assess attitudes and behaviors related to plastic bags, reusable shopping bags, and related human-environmental issues. Research focused on …
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The effect of single-use plastic bans on coastal litter: Evidence from straw and foam container policies
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2027-05-01
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Plastic-free UCC: exploring societal and marketing levers
Plastic pollution is a visible symbol of the increasingly urgent environmental issues facing our world. Single-use plastic packaging comprises about half of plastic waste produced, much of which is used briefly before disposal (UNEP 2018). Meanwhile only approximately 9% of all plastic generated by …
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Potential solutions for reducing environmental impact of pest mammal monitoring in New Zealand: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
The environmental impact of plastic-based monitoring tools, such as chewcards and tracking tunnels is an underexplored issue. This thesis investigates the use of single-use plastic in the New Zealand conservation sector, assessing its environmental impact and exploring sustainable alternatives. …
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Selective deconstruction of polyethylene to propylene via isomerization/metathesis and 1-hexene isomerization studies
Polyethylene (PE), the world’s most produced single-use plastic, poses a significant environmental challenge due to its chemical inertness and resistance to degradation. Traditional recycling approaches—mechanical recycling and incineration—fail to offer selective, and circular solutions for …
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Discouraging the use of single-use plastics through graphic design strategies
<p>Single-use plastics, or disposable plastics, have become entrenched in the daily lives of college students across the country. Whether it is a plastic bag from grocery shopping, a stirrer from a morning coffee, a clamshell container for that convenient on-the-go lunch, or even a simple straw — …
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Coherent Inclusivity Through Accessibility: Exploring the Application of Life-Value Ethics to Disability
… it is primarily the value-neutral model that I use to show how a life-value approach can address matters of accessibility and accommodation. As a way of demonstrating the merits of a life-value approach, I apply life-value ethics to the recent policies banning single-use plastic straws. Even …
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Transforming Linear to Reuse Circular Supply Chains
Managing plastic waste has become a global challenge. Policy makers and companies are taking initiatives to address this global challenge through legislation, public awareness and industrial investments. These initiatives are currently guided by EMF’s Circular Economy concept leading to the …
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Quantifying barriers to recycling plastic packaging in the United States
Staggering statistics about plastic waste and attendant concerns have driven multi-stakeholder engagement from entrepreneurs searching for innovative technological solutions and companies pledging circular measures to nations setting ambitious recycling targets. Yet, recycling rates for plastics …
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Upcycling of Polystyrene, Polyolefin, and Polyvinyl Chloride Waste into Chemicals, Surfactants, and Lubricants
Large volume thermoplastics made from alkene monomers such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polystyrene (PS), account for >60% of annual plastic production owing to their excellent physicochemical and mechanical performance in many applications. As a …
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Seasonal and long-term change in the abundance, accumulation and distribution of beach litter within Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
… world's ocean, particularly by marine debris and plastics. The daily accumulation rates of stranded beach litter were measured at two sites within Table Bay, repeating similar studies from 1994/95 and 2012. Milnerton is a popular recreational beach near the city, while Koeberg is a seldom visited …