Approximately 80% of marine plastic waste originates from land-based sources and enters
oceans through rivers. Hence, to create effective regulations, it is crucial to thoroughly …

Microplastic pollution is a global issue of great public concern. Africa is flagged to host some
of the most polluted water bodies globally, but there is no enough information on the extent …

Waste leakage has become a major global concern owing to the negative impacts on
aquatic ecosystems and human health. We combine spatial analysis with the Shared …

In January 2022, the government of Thailand introduced its most ambitious plastics reform
plan to date. Framed within the globally trending circular economy model, Thailand's …

An untargeted study of multiclass contaminants associated with microplastics (MPs) in the
East Mediterranean was carried out. Samples were collected in 2020–2021 from the …

The Philippines is identified as one of the major marine plastic litter polluters in the world
with a discharge of approximately 0.75 million tons of marine plastic debris per year …

A major ecological danger to many countries' coastal areas is posed by plastic
contamination from marine debris. Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka …

Single-use plastic bags contribute significantly to the plastic pollution in South Africa posing
a serious environmental challenge. Hence, there is a need for comprehensive strategies to …

Plastic pollution is a pressing global issue, necessitating a focus on consumer behavior to
curb this problem at its source. To effectively promote sustainable practices, communication …

The pervasiveness of microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems has become
a significant environmental concern in recent years. Because of their slow rate of disposal …