Our Research: Plasticizers in the Environment South Korea

  • Our Research: Plasticizers in the Environment South Korea
  • Our Research: Plasticizers in the Environment South Korea
  • Our Research: Plasticizers in the Environment South Korea
  • Why are plastic waste emissions increasing in Korea?
  • Background: Despite many environmental problems, plastic waste emissions have been a significant surge during last few decades in the Republic of Korea. Furthermore, the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has lead to an increased use and disposal of plastic waste worldwide.
  • Is plastic pollution increasing in South Korea?
  • Marine plastic pollution is in increasing trend. In 2019, around 24.6 thousand pieces of waste were found in the coastal areas in South Korea and about 80% almost 2.7 tonnes of them were plastic waste. xvi Marine litter collected during the International Coastal Clean-up also suggests that plastics dominates the marine debris (Table 1).
  • Are there phthalates and non-phthalate plasticizers in the coastal environment of Korea?
  • Conclusions This is the first nation-wide survey of phthalates and non-phthalate plasticizers in the coastal environment of Korea. Phthalates and alternative plasticizers were detected in all sediment samples from the coastal zone of Korea. DEHP and DEHT were the dominant phthalates and NPPs, respectively.
  • Is Korea implementing a plastic and waste management policy?
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of plastic has surged and recycling has decreased due to the increase in delivery food and online shopping. Korea is introducing very active plastic and waste management policies, but it is necessary to implement more active policies by referring to the cases of other countries.
  • Are phthalates and non-phthalate plasticizers found in coastal sediment?
  • Korea is the world's largest consumer of plastic, with increasing production and consumption ( European Plastics and Rubber Machinery, 2016 ). The present study assesses the occurrence, spatial distribution, and potential contamination sources of phthalates and non-phthalate plasticizers in coastal sediment from Korean coastal waters.
  • Will there be a plastic pollution Treaty in South Korea?
  • A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea. Here’s what to know about it: National delegations still have a lot to hammer out before there is a treaty.

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