Guidelines for Prevention and Correction Management of Contaminated Microplastics Problem: Policy Analysis

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to review and analyze policies and measures plans on microplastics contaminated related to reduce microplastics contamination problems management and propose management guidelines to prevent and solve the problem of microplastic contamination by documentary research methods
in the production, consumption, processing and plastic disposal. Then interviewing relevant practitioners and the data
is analyzed through political model, rational model, organizational model and analyze internal factors and external factors. Finally synthesized with TOWS matrix to find a management approach to prevention and correction the problem for S-O, W-O, S-T, W-T approach of microplastics contamination appropriately in the context of Thailand.

            The finding is the policy choices were appropriate for the Thailand context. It is an application of 3 principles
of Plastic Life Cycle, Circular Economy and Responsible Consumption and Production apply and drive together
to cover all issues, therefore propose guidelines for management to prevent and correction the problem
of microplastics contamination. The S-O approach is life cycle assessment of all products that originate from microplastics. Assign workers clearly and appropriate budget allocation. The W-O approach is show people the negative impact they can get from microplastics contamination on the environment along with seeing the good life quality on good environment quality. The S-T approach is an effective plastic waste management network and create incentives for people to follow. And the W-T approach is creating awareness all sectors work together and relevant personnel ready to work However, all operations must be appropriate for selected according to the context of each area.