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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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n

422M Tons<\/span>Of plastic enters the environment every year worldwide.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
12.7M Tons<\/span>Of plastic enters the oceans every year worldwide.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
75%<\/span>Of marine litter is plastic.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
50% <\/span>Of all plastics are single-use, meaning they are used once and then disposed of.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
3.5 – 3.8%<\/span>Growth in plastic production per year as predicted by the World Economic Forum (WEF)<\/span><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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