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  11. Inventories Of Plastic Pollution Sources, Flows And Hotspots As A Baseline For National Action Plans: The Experience Of Mexico

Inventories of plastic pollution sources, flows and hotspots as a baseline for national action plans: The experience of Mexico

Alethia Vázquez-Morillas1, Juan Carlos Alvarez-Zeferino1, Arely Areanely Cruz-Salas1

  • 1Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Av. San Pablo No. 420, Col. Nueva el Rosario, C.P. 02128, Alcaldía Azcapotzalco, CDMX, México.

The Science of the Total Environment
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Mexico developed a National Inventory of Plastic Pollution Sources (NIPPS) to inform its action plan. Challenges included data gaps, but the process identified key pollution leakage points and engaged stakeholders.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Waste Management
  • Pollution Control

Background:

  • Plastic pollution is a global crisis requiring national-level data.
  • Mexico initiated the development of a National Inventory of Plastic Pollution Sources (NIPPS).
  • Establishing a baseline is crucial for effective national action plans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the development process of Mexico's NIPPS.
  • To identify critical plastic pollution leakage points and priority regions.
  • To assess the strengths and limitations of the inventory development methodology.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized material flow analysis tools.
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews.
  • Engaged stakeholders through workshops.
Keywords:
HotspotsMicroplasticsPlastic leaksPlastic pollution inventory

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  • Identified critical waste management system deficiencies (e.g., collection gaps, uncontrolled disposal sites).
  • Recognized priority geographic areas for intervention.
  • Highlighted the impact of data limitations (composition, recycling, varied methodologies) on assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized data collection and analysis are vital for robust national plastic pollution inventories.
  • Mexico's NIPPS development offers valuable lessons for other nations.
  • Effective inventories are foundational for National Action Plans and global plastic pollution mitigation.
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