This literature review addresses the presence of plastic in domestic wastewater, an
increasingly important facet of the widespread use of plastic and its detrimental effects on …

Ever increasing population, urbanization and modernization are posing problems of sewage
disposal and contamination of surface waters like lakes. Natural water gets contaminated …

Introducing the growing problem of microplastic pollution in the aquatic environment, this
timely full-color illustrated multidisciplinary book is dedicated exclusively to the subject of …

Microplastics (MPs) have attracted significant concern due to their persistence and adverse
effects on organisms. In this review, we summarize the recent literature on the natural and …

Chemicals can migrate from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) drink bottles to their content
and recycling processes may concentrate or introduce new chemicals to the PET value …

Abstract Between 60% and 80% of all marine litter is plastic. Leachate from plastics has
previously been shown to cause acute toxicity in the freshwater species Daphnia magna …

Pollution by plastic debris is an increasing environmental concern in the Laurentian Great
Lakes where it affects open-water, shoreline, and benthic environments. Open-water …

The global consumption of plastic continues to increase, and plastic recycling is highlighted
as crucial for saving fossil resources and closing material loops. Plastic can be made from …

A comprehensive and accessible textbook, Food Packaging: Principles and Practice,
Second Edition presents an integrated approach to understanding the principles underlying …

Purpose Today plastic is the most used material for food packaging, but its incorrect disposal
is creating environmental issues to oceans, soil and air. Someone believes that the solution …