[HTML][HTML] Plastic waste and its management strategies for environmental sustainability
The massive consumption of a wide range plastic products has generated a huge amount of
plastic waste. There is a need to provide awareness of their uses and routine management …
plastic waste. There is a need to provide awareness of their uses and routine management …
Microplastic pollution in soil and groundwater: a review
Plastic particles of less than 5 mm size, referred as microplastics, have recently become a
major environmental issue. While microplastics are well known in marine and lake systems …
major environmental issue. While microplastics are well known in marine and lake systems …
A local-to-global emissions inventory of macroplastic pollution
Negotiations for a global treaty on plastic pollution will shape future policies on plastics
production, use and waste management. Its parties will benefit from a high-resolution …
production, use and waste management. Its parties will benefit from a high-resolution …
Distribution of microplastics in soil and freshwater environments: Global analysis and framework for transport modeling
VS Koutnik, J Leonard, S Alkidim, FJ DePrima… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics are continuously released into the terrestrial environment from sources where
they are used and produced. These microplastics accumulate in soils, sediments, and …
they are used and produced. These microplastics accumulate in soils, sediments, and …
A critical review and future perspective of plastic waste recycling
R Tiwari, N Azad, D Dutta, BR Yadav… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic waste is increasing rapidly due to urbanisation and globalization. In recent decades,
plastic usage increased, and the upward trend is expected to continue. Only 9% of the 7 …
plastic usage increased, and the upward trend is expected to continue. Only 9% of the 7 …
Solid waste: An overlooked source of microplastics to the environment
Microplastics pollution is one of the most pressing environmental problems of the 21st
century. While microplastics are pervasive throughout various environmental compartments …
century. While microplastics are pervasive throughout various environmental compartments …
Informal landfill contributes to the pollution of microplastics in the surrounding environment
Y Wan, X Chen, Q Liu, H Hu, C Wu, Q Xue - Environmental Pollution, 2022 - Elsevier
A large amount of plastic waste is generated yearly worldwide, and landfills are commonly
used for the disposal of plastic waste. However, burying in landfill does not get rid of the …
used for the disposal of plastic waste. However, burying in landfill does not get rid of the …
Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on marine environment and human health
Microplastics (MPs) with an average size of less than 5 mm, along with nanoplastics (NPs) of
an average size of fewer than 0.1 μm are the result of huge plastic waste fragmentation or …
an average size of fewer than 0.1 μm are the result of huge plastic waste fragmentation or …
[HTML][HTML] Nano-and microplastics commonly cause adverse impacts on plants at environmentally relevant levels: A systematic review
Over the last years there has been significant research on the presence and effects of
plastics in terrestrial systems. Here we summarize current research findings on the effects of …
plastics in terrestrial systems. Here we summarize current research findings on the effects of …
Occurrence and ecological risks of microplastics and phthalate esters in organic solid wastes: In a landfill located nearby the Persian Gulf
Landfill sites are the main source of plastic waste. Thus, municipal solid waste (MSW) in
landfills may act as a reservior of microplastics (MPs) and related pollutants such as …
landfills may act as a reservior of microplastics (MPs) and related pollutants such as …