Illegal dumping of abandoned FRP vessels - Japan - Environmental Issues from 2004 to 2020s
The problem of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) boat disposal was a major issue in 2004, when approximately 5,000 boats were disposed of annually and about 1,000 were illegally dumped. Illegal dumping had a serious impact on the ecosystem and landscape. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) launched a recycling promotion and promoted the development of technologies and facilities, but the profitability of the recycling business was an issue. in 2015, industry-wide efforts were stepped up and the appropriate treatment rate reached 65%, but 35% remained untreated. in the 2020s, chemical recycling technologies and dedicated facilities will be In the 2020s, chemical recycling technology and dedicated facilities will be in place to improve treatment rates, but reducing treatment costs and increasing owner awareness remain challenges. Technology sharing is underway with Korea and the Philippines, and is an important initiative for marine environmental pr
otection.
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