The East Asia and Pacific region is at the very heart of our planet’s marine plastic pollution crisis. A staggering 11.7 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced each year – much of which ends up in river systems and, eventually, our oceans. The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the problem. Yet, there is a clear determination – across governments, NGOs, communities and businesses – to solve this issue. Meet innovators and influencers from Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam who are leading the fight to beat marine plastic pollution.
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