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Taking control of persistent solid waste pollution
James M Coe1, George Bud Antonelis2, Kirsten Moy3
1NOAA Fisheries, Ret., 11207 83rd Pl. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, United States of America.
Marine Pollution Bulletin
|January 29, 2019
Summary
Persistent solid waste pollution (PSWP) overwhelms current control efforts, with plastic waste set to double by 2050. Nations must implement elimination policies and international conventions to address this global challenge.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Pollution Control
- Waste Management
Background:
- Persistent solid waste pollution (PSWP) presents a growing global challenge, exceeding current governmental and private management capacities.
- Plastic waste is projected to double by 2050, driven by a quadrupling of virgin plastic production, exacerbating the PSWP crisis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the escalating problem of persistent solid waste pollution.
- To advocate for comprehensive national and international strategies for PSWP mitigation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current trends in solid waste production and environmental impact.
- Review of existing governmental and private sector control capabilities.
- Proposal of policy and structural changes for effective waste management.
Main Results:
- Current efforts are insufficient to manage the scale and complexity of PSWP.
- Significant policy and structural changes are required at national and international levels.
- Coordinated efforts from environmental organizations, foundations, and citizens are crucial.
Conclusions:
- A long-term PSWP elimination policy is essential for all nations.
- Establishing a dedicated authority for national solid waste management is critical.
- An International Convention for the Prevention of PSWP is necessary to foster global solutions.
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