Why Scientists Are Warning Against a Reliance on Mechanical Devices to Clear Water Bodies of Plastic
By Karmactive Staff
International scientists warn about the current plastic removal technologies that are untested and harmful for the marine organisms.
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Some mechanical devices used to eradicate the plastic from water has been proved to be harmful to the marine organisms including fish, crustaceans, and sea weeds.
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The negative impact on the marine life outweighs the benefits of these mechanical devices, which concludes that these devices are more harmful than being helpful.
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The scientists, including Richard Thompson, argue that the most effective way to stop pollution is by reducing plastic production and consumption altogether.
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In the journal One Earth, scientists claim that by 2060, the amount of plastic production and consumption is projected to triple.
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Researchers advise that particular recommendations for reducing plastic pollution be included in the United Nations Global Plastics Treaty. They highlight that the financial and environmental costs of plastic removal techniques should be evaluated against the environmental consequences of leaving plastic in the ocean.
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The recent research by Plymouth university on the independent evaluation of Seabin devices showed that the device captured one marine organism for every 3.6 items of plastic litter.
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A team of researchers from the University of Plymouth is actively participating in discussions on the United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution in Kenya.
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