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| A | Microplastics in Textiles and Industrial Processes | The impact of synthetic textiles on microplastic pollution, including shedding during washing, use, and the contribution of textile production to environmental degradation. |
| 1 | Microplastics in Textiles | The impact of synthetic textiles on microplastic pollution, including shedding during washing and use. |
| 2 | Microplastics in Industrial Processes | The contribution of industrial activities to microplastic pollution, particularly in textile production and its environmental impact. |
| B | Microplastic Pollution Regulation and Monitoring | The need for legally binding regulations, comprehensive strategies, and monitoring protocols to address microplastic pollution at the source, in various ecosystems, and through improved waste management. |
| 3 | Legal Harmonization and Standards | The need for aligned and harmonized legal standards to prevent fragmentation and support effective regulation of microplastics. |
| 4 | Comprehensive Plastic Waste Management | The necessity for a holistic approach to managing all types and sizes of plastic waste in the environment, beyond just microplastics. |
| 5 | Microplastic Monitoring and Regulation | The need for comprehensive monitoring protocols and regulations to address microplastic pollution in various ecosystems, particularly in freshwater and marine environments. |
| 6 | Regulatory Measures for Microplastics | The need for legally binding regulations and comprehensive strategies to address microplastic pollution at the source. |
| C | Microplastics in Daily Life and Consumer Awareness | The prevalence of microplastics in everyday products, their potential health impacts, and the need for increased consumer awareness and behavior change to mitigate pollution. |
| 7 | Microfiber Pollution Awareness | The need for increased awareness about the invisible problem of microfiber pollution from synthetic textiles during washing and its harmful effects. |
| 8 | Microplastics in Daily Life | The prevalence of microplastics in everyday products and their potential health impacts, emphasizing the need for consumer awareness and action. |
| 9 | Consumer Behavior and Mitigation Measures | The role of consumer behavior in addressing microplastic pollution and the need for effective mitigation measures beyond just consumer actions. |
| 10 | Plastic Pollution Awareness | The need for increased awareness and understanding of plastic pollution and its impacts on the environment and health. |
| D | Research and Innovation in Microplastic Solutions | The necessity for further research to fill knowledge gaps regarding microplastics and the potential for innovations in wastewater treatment to reduce emissions and improve environmental outcomes. |
| 11 | Research Gaps in Microplastics | The necessity for further research to fill knowledge gaps regarding microplastics, including their sources, impacts, and effective solutions. |
| 12 | Innovation in Wastewater Treatment Technologies | The potential for new technologies and innovations in wastewater treatment processes to effectively reduce microplastic emissions and improve environmental outcomes. |
| 13 | Wastewater Treatment Challenges | The limitations and challenges faced by municipal wastewater treatment plants in effectively removing microplastics and micropollutants. |
| E | Microplastic Source Control and Prevention | The importance of implementing source control measures and prioritizing prevention strategies to reduce microplastic pollution at its origin, including tyre abrasion and construction waste management. |
| 14 | Tyre Abrasion and Microplastics | The impact of tyre wear on microplastic pollution, including emissions from vehicles and their effects on health and the environment. |
| 15 | Source Control Measures | The importance of implementing source control measures to prevent microplastic pollution at its origin. |
| 16 | Construction and Demolition Waste Management | The need for improved management practices for construction and demolition waste to prevent microplastic release into the environment. |
| F | Health and Environmental Risks of Microplastics | The potential health risks associated with microplastics found in food, water, indoor air, and their effects on soil organisms and ecosystems. |
| 17 | Health Risks from Microplastics | The potential health risks associated with microplastics found in food, water, and indoor air, emphasizing the need for preventive health measures. |
| 18 | Microplastics in Soil | Concerns regarding the risks posed by microplastics in soil and their effects on soil organisms and ecosystems. |
| G | Sustainable Materials and Eco-design in Product D… | The importance of transitioning to a circular economy with eco-design directives and the use of renewable, biodegradable materials to mitigate the environmental impact of plastics. |
| 19 | Eco-design and Product Development | The importance of eco-design directives and science-based guidance for product development to mitigate microplastic pollution. |
| 20 | Circular Economy in Materials | The importance of transitioning to a circular economy that emphasizes the use of renewable, biodegradable, and compostable materials to mitigate the environmental impact of plastics. |
| H | Microplastic Footprint and Sustainability in Text… | The concept of a 'microplastic footprint' to visualize the environmental impact of a product during its lifecycle and the need for cultural shifts in textile use practices to promote sustainability. |
| 21 | Textile consumption and sustainability | The need for cultural shifts in textile use practices to promote sustainability and reduce reliance on synthetic fibers. |
| 22 | Microplastic Footprint | The concept of a 'microplastic footprint' to visualize the total input of microplastics into the environment caused by a product during its lifecycle. |
| I | Other topics | Topics which could not be grouped into themes. |
| 23 | Source control measures | The need for prioritizing measures that prevent microplastics from entering the environment at the source, rather than addressing the symptoms of pollution. |
| 24 | Marine Microplastics Research | Ongoing research and citizen science projects focused on measuring and addressing marine microplastics in oceans. |
| 25 | Oxo-biodegradable Plastics | The technology and implications of using oxo-biodegradable plastics as a solution to microplastic pollution. |