Objectives

The goal of the BMBF’s research focus “Plastic in the Environment – sources, sinks and solutions” was to develop and establish scientific procedures, methods, instruments and concepts for investigating plastics in the environment. This involved

  • creating a consistent picture of the overall problem and making it the basis for international action
  • identifying, developing, and implementing solutions to the problem together with relevant political, economic and social actors
  • starting projects to reduce entry of plastics into the environment in cooperation with international partners from countries that constitute the most important producers and consumers of plastic

The overarching, long-term goal was to noticeably reduce the amount of plastics in the environment.

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