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Impact of Plastic Bag Regulations on Marine Litter

This chapter explores the environmental consequences of plastic bag regulations and their role in reducing marine litter. It examines how lightweight plastic bags contribute to ocean pollution and the effectiveness of initiatives like citizen science in assessing these policies. The discussion includes an analysis of data from numerous cleanup efforts, demonstrating significant reductions in beach litter as a result of various regulations.

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