Review of marine plastics R&I capabilities in India

Review of Marine Plastics R&i Capabilities in India

Client KTN / Commonwealth Blue Charter
Location India
Date Feb 2021 – May 2021

ERC undertook a desk top literature research, supported by key informant interviews to review and assess R&I around plastics in India. The work was commissioned by KTN / Commonwealth Blue Charter  - on behalf of the Commonwealth Clean Ocean Alliance (CCOA)

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