Plastic waste and microplastic issues in Southeast Asia

Ng, Chi Huey and Mohd Aizzan Mistoh and Teo, Siow Hwa and Andrea Galassi and Azreen Ibrahim and Coswald Stephen Sipaut @ Mohd Nasri and Jurry Foo and Jeffrey Seay and Yap, Taufiq Yun Hin and Jidon Janaun (2023) Plastic waste and microplastic issues in Southeast Asia. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11. pp. 1-15. ISSN 2296-665X

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Abstract

Plastic pollution on land and in oceans is currently a pressing environmental issue. The accumulation of waste has caused severe, irreversible impacts and consequences on marine life, ecosystems, and the environment due to the lack of good waste collection, treatment, and management systems. Limited resources and infrastructure constantly challenge waste management in Southeast Asia. Therefore, we will examine the current plastic situation and issues in Southeast Asia and gain an understanding of the issues of the existing waste management systems in those countries. Then, we will examine the current practices applied in tackling plastic pollution and review the collective commitment and actions of governments, private sectors, social organizations, stakeholders, and consumers, as the key players in ending plastic pollution.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Plastic waste, Microplastics, Southeast Asia, Waste management, Global trade
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE1-350 Environmental sciences T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1-1066 Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD783-812.5 Municipal refuse. Solid wastes
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2025 15:11
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2025 15:11
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/44082

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