Technologies and Solutions to Manage Plastic Waste in Small and Remote Islands: Using the Technology Options for Plastic Waste in Island Contexts (TOPIC) Toolbox for Islands in Malaysia
The rapid escalation of global marine plastic pollution has reached a critical breaking point, with ocean-bound plastic waste projected to triple to 29 million tons by 2040. Isolated coastal communities and small islands sit on the absolute frontline of this environmental crisis, facing unique vulnerabilities due to high coastline-to-area ratios, fluctuating tourism spikes, and exorbitant […]