Taiwan Strengthens Cross-Ministerial Partnership to Combat Microplastic Pollution from Land to Sea
- Jul 31
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) and Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) have launched a cross-ministerial initiative to strengthen the monitoring and control of microplastic pollution through an integrated “From Land to Sea” strategy. The initiative combines lifestyle transformation, green product design, scientific monitoring, and environmental remediation to reduce microplastic pollution at its source. Taiwan has already prohibited intentionally added microplastics in cosmetics and personal care products and is advancing amendments to its resource circulation legislation to promote circular product design and reduce single-use plastics. In addition, nationwide monitoring has established a strong environmental baseline, with drinking water quality showing significantly lower microplastic concentrations than global averages.
The partnership also reinforces marine conservation through large-scale coastal cleanup, advanced monitoring systems, and circular utilization of marine debris. Between 2020 and 2025, Taiwan completed more than 8,400 beach cleanups, significantly reducing plastic waste along its coastlines, while the OAC expanded marine debris removal through environmental protection fleets and volunteer divers. Taiwan also contributes marine microplastic monitoring data to the international Atlas of Ocean Microplastics (AOMI) database and has developed 66 commercial products using recycled marine waste through public–private collaboration. Looking ahead, the government will continue strengthening scientific research, environmental monitoring, circular packaging design, and public participation to protect public health, conserve marine ecosystems, and support Taiwan’s transition toward a sustainable circular economy.
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