• In the case of solid wastes including plastics, significant progress has been made in reducing waste and increasing the quantities being recycled.

• The data were not enough to allow us to discuss the spatial variation of organic micropollutants in marine plastics and their sources.

• The most ideal method of disposal of farm plastics is to convert the waste into a usable by-product such as building materials, fence posts, recreational furniture or recycled silage wrap.

• Disposable corrugated plastic drainage pipe is used commonly for air supply.

• Both ferrous and non-ferrous smelters need to have state-of-the-art off-gas treatment in place to deal with the organic components present in the scrap in the form of paint layers and plastic particles or resins containing flame retardants.

• Paper bag containers that have a plastic or foil lining should be single-rinsed.