Rivers drowning in plastics – an underestimated risk?

Plastic pollution in rivers is a global issue but the extent of the problem may even have been underrated up to now, as too little is known about the real extent and the impacts microplastic may have on human and environmental health. This calls for a pre-cautionary approach and preventive measures at various levels, from local to global, as well as along the whole plastic value chain from production to discharge and recycling. 

Read this Trend Sheet for latest insights on (micro)plastic pollution and on-going initiatives and innovative approaches to address the challenge.