URI Plastics Initiative REU

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The REU Plastics Initiative aims to explore and develop novel methods for managing locally generated plastic waste, focusing on reducing its impact on coastal environments and their communities. This interdisciplinary program assesses the societal, environmental, and economic implications of plastic pollution and seeks sustainable solutions.

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The REU Plastics Initiative aims to explore and develop novel methods for managing locally generated plastic waste, focusing on reducing its impact on coastal environments and their communities. This interdisciplinary program assesses the societal, environmental, and economic implications of plastic pollution and seeks sustainable solutions.

The REU Plastics Initiative aims to explore and develop novel methods for managing locally generated plastic waste, focusing on reducing its impact on coastal environments and their communities. This interdisciplinary program assesses the societal, environmental, and economic implications of plastic pollution and seeks sustainable solutions.