The present world is now facing the challenge of proper management and resource
recovery of the enormous amount of plastic waste. Lack of technical skills for managing …

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 …

Modern society has increasingly a diffusion of pollutants and emerging contaminants (eg,
different types of chemicals and endocrine disruptors in pharmaceuticals, pesticides …

Microplastic (MP) pollution waste is a global macro problem, and research on MP
contamination has been done in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Preventing …

Pesticide and fertilizer usage is at the center of agricultural production to meet the demands
of an ever-increasing global population. However, rising levels of chemicals impose a …

The ubiquitous and persistent presence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems has raised global concerns due to their detrimental effects on human health and …

Polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) have emerged as a concerning pollutant in modern
society due to their widespread production and usage. Despite ongoing research efforts, the …

As a national pilot city for solid waste disposal and resource reuse, Dongguan in
Guangdong Province aims to vigorously promote the high-value utilization of solid waste …

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) …

The global expansion of healthcare facilities has resulted in increased levels of infectious-
hazardous waste, posing serious threats to the environment and public health. Existing …