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New Report: Tackling Plastic Pollution in New Zealand’s Fin Fishing Industry

ABSTRACT This study aims to seek ways to prevent marine plastic pollution leakage in New Zealand’s commercial fin fishing industry supply chains. Drawing on a case study approach, this research investigates how sea and land-based plastic material flows are perceived by those working for commercial fishing company Moana NZ. It Read more…

By Liam Prince, 12 monthsMay 26, 2021 ago

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Limitations of the Microbead Ban

Stuff has released an article highlighting the range of cleaning and cosmetic products containing plastic and synthetic additives that are still being sold in NZ. These ingredients fall outside the microbead ban as it currently stands. APPA committee member, Dr. Trisia Farrelly, is featured in this article, discussing the concerns Read more…

By Liam Prince, 2 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago