A Comprehensive Evaluation Model of the Solution to the North Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

Abstract:

This paper analyzes the formation of the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch and its negative influences. Then, for evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of these methods, we conduct cost-effect analysis on the economic costs and benefits; and undertake an analysis on the effects of the solutions concerning social benefits; then, establish a comprehensive evaluation model of solutions after combining the economic and social factors, which eventually gives birth to workable policy recommendations.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 29-32)
• Pages: 1109-1115
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.29-32.1109
• Online since: August 2010
• Authors: Cheng Chang, Yuan Biao Zhang, Shi Wei Wei
• Keywords: Comprehensive Evaluation, North Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch, Solution

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