Definitions

Any discarded plastic (organic, or synthetic, material derived from polymers, resins or cellulose) generated by any industrial process, or by consumers. (Source: GEMET/APD)

Hierarchy
Broader: Concepts
Alternative labels:
microbeads
microplastic
Concept URI: http://www.informea.org/terms/plastic-waste
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