Publications by authors named "Osamu Higashi"
Article Synopsis
- The rise in plastic production and waste is causing serious environmental issues, and although recycling can help, it can also produce microplastics during the mechanical process.
- Research involving 13 types of plastics showed that microplastic discharges from recycling could skyrocket from 0.017 million tons in 2000 to 0.749 million tons by 2060.
- Non-OECD Asia is identified as a key region for tackling this issue, emphasizing the need for reduced plastic use and better wastewater treatment systems globally.
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