Splash Trash Recommended Reading
Marine Litter Vital Graphics
2016
This comprehensive report, produced by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), summarizes a myriad of facts about marine debris in simple, understandable graphics.
Sources, Fates and Effects of Microplastics in the Marine Environment: A Global Assessment
2015
Produced by GESAMP, a United Nations advisory body that provides scientific advice concerning the prevention, reduction and control of the degradation of the marine environment.
River plastics emissions in the world's waters
June 2017
This study provides important baseline data and provides recommendations for future plastic debris monitoring and mitigation strategies.
The New Plastics Economy: Catalyzing Action
2017
The New Plastics Economy applies circular economy principles to create a global economy in which plastics never become waste. This study outlines concrete steps towards achieving the systemic shift needed to achieve this goal.
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Plastic Pollution Coalition
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United Nations Environmental Program Beach Clean Ups and Campaigns
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US Environmental Protection Agency Trash Free Waters
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Algalita: Marine Research and Education
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Beat the Microbead
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Break Free From Plastic
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Dos Mares
El Plastico Mata
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Five Gyres Institute
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Florida Microplastic Awareness Project
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Global Partnership on Marine Litter
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GreenPeace
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Litterati
Marine Affairs Research and Education (MARE)
MARE Marine Debis Information Significant Articles and Reports on Marine Litter
Mission Blue Sylvia Earle Alliance
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant Program
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New Plastics Economy
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Ocean Conservancy
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Other Sources of Information
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