Reducing Plastic Marine Debris through Policy: A Comparison of Melbourne and San Francisco

Authors

Kirsten Johansson, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow

Contributor(s)

Dr. John Walther

Publication Date

4-15-2014

Abstract

This paper provides a comparison of the levels of plastic pollution found in marine debris on beaches in Melbourne and San Francisco. Using the levels of this debris, the effectiveness of each city's public policy regarding oceans can be analyzed.

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Engaged Learning 2014, marine debris, plastic pollution, environmental policy

Disciplines

Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Part of

Engaged Learning

Extent

41 pages

Format

.pdf

Rights

The files in this collection are protected by copyright law. No commercial reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted without the written permission of Southern Methodist University, Cox Business School. These files may be freely used for educational purposes, provided they are not altered in any way, and Southern Methodist University is cited. For more information, contact ncds@smu.edu.

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Johansson, Kirsten, "Reducing Plastic Marine Debris through Policy: A Comparison of Melbourne and San Francisco" (2014). Collection of Engaged Learning. 44.
https://scholar.smu.edu/upjournal_research/44