TY - JOUR
T1 - From riverbank to the sea
T2 - An initial assessment of plastic pollution along the Ciliwung River, Indonesia
AU - Cordova, Muhammad Reza
AU - Kelly, Max R.
AU - Hafizt, Muhammad
AU - Wibowo, Singgih Prasetyo Adi
AU - Ulumuddin, Yaya Ihya
AU - Purbonegoro, Triyoni
AU - Yogaswara, Deny
AU - Kaisupy, Muhammad Taufik
AU - Subandi, Riyana
AU - Sani, Sofia Yuniar
AU - Thompson, Richard C.
AU - Jobling, Susan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2024/9
Y1 - 2024/9
N2 - This study presents the first comprehensive analysis of anthropogenic debris on the riverbanks of the Ciliwung River, covering upstream to downstream areas. The mean of debris found in each measurement was 32.79 ± 15.38 items/m2 with a weight of 106.00 ± 50.23 g/m2. Plastic debris accounted for over 50 % of all litter items identified and represents 55 % by weight, signifying a significantly high prevalence compared to global studies examining litter along riverbanks. The majority of the plastics found originated from Single-use applications and were predominantly made from Styrofoam. This investigation demonstrated the importance of actions to reduce single use applications and to improve waste management strategies. This can be achieved through proactive initiatives coupled with adaptable approaches, such as implementing effective urban planning and enhancing waste collection capacity.
AB - This study presents the first comprehensive analysis of anthropogenic debris on the riverbanks of the Ciliwung River, covering upstream to downstream areas. The mean of debris found in each measurement was 32.79 ± 15.38 items/m2 with a weight of 106.00 ± 50.23 g/m2. Plastic debris accounted for over 50 % of all litter items identified and represents 55 % by weight, signifying a significantly high prevalence compared to global studies examining litter along riverbanks. The majority of the plastics found originated from Single-use applications and were predominantly made from Styrofoam. This investigation demonstrated the importance of actions to reduce single use applications and to improve waste management strategies. This can be achieved through proactive initiatives coupled with adaptable approaches, such as implementing effective urban planning and enhancing waste collection capacity.
KW - Anthropogenic debris
KW - Ciliwung River
KW - Indonesia
KW - Plastic litter
KW - Riverine
KW - Single-use plastic
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85197763278&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116662
DO - 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116662
M3 - Article
C2 - 38991608
AN - SCOPUS:85197763278
SN - 0025-326X
VL - 206
JO - Marine Pollution Bulletin
JF - Marine Pollution Bulletin
M1 - 116662
ER -