Plastic production on a global scale is instrumental in advancing modern society. However,
plastic can be broken down by mechanical and chemical forces of humans and nature, and …

There has been a considerable increase in the use of face masks in the past years.
Managing face mask waste has become a global concern, as the current waste …

Marine pollution with personal protective equipment (PPE) has recently gained major
attention. Multiple studies reported the release of microplastics (MPs) and chemical …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are some of the main sources of microplastics (MPs)
in the environment. However, studies on the occurrence and removal efficiency of MPs in …

The excessive use and incorrect disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the
COVID-19 pandemic have aggravated the problem of plastic and microplastic (MPs) …

Microplastic (MP) contamination in edible mussels has raised concerns due to their potential
risk to human health. Aiming to provide valuable insights regarding the occurrence …

COVID-19 pandemic has enforced the use of personal protective equipment (PPE, masks
and gloves). However, the mismanagement of litter are exacerbating the increasing plastic …

Among the indirect environmental impacts generated by the global COVID-19 pandemic,
contamination with personal protective equipment (PPE), like face masks, may be one of the …

The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) has been widely reported in human foodstuffs, and
their potential negative effects on human health have been brought into focus. Processed …

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous in the environment. However, it is unclear whether MPs
are present in mammalian lungs through inhalation, and if so, could be possibly found in …