Twenty years of microplastic pollution research—what have we learned?
Twenty years after the first publication that used the term microplastic, we review current
understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from …
understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from …
Outside the safe operating space of the planetary boundary for novel entities
L Persson, BM Carney Almroth… - … science & technology, 2022 - ACS Publications
We submit that the safe operating space of the planetary boundary of novel entities is
exceeded since annual production and releases are increasing at a pace that outstrips the …
exceeded since annual production and releases are increasing at a pace that outstrips the …
[HTML][HTML] The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on plastics and human health
PJ Landrigan, H Raps, M Cropper, C Bald… - Annals of Global …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Plastics have conveyed great benefits to humanity and made possible some of
the most significant advances of modern civilization in fields as diverse as medicine …
the most significant advances of modern civilization in fields as diverse as medicine …
Placing nanoplastics in the context of global plastic pollution
Numerous studies have made the ubiquitous presence of plastic in the environment
undeniable, and thus it no longer comes as a surprise when scientists measure the …
undeniable, and thus it no longer comes as a surprise when scientists measure the …
Chemolytic depolymerisation of PET: a review
Develo** new, alternative ways to recycle plastics is an important and pressing challenge
for industry and academy, given its significant impact on CO2 emissions as well as …
for industry and academy, given its significant impact on CO2 emissions as well as …
An overview of plastic waste generation and management in food packaging industries
Over the years, the world was not paying strict attention to the impact of rapid growth in
plastic use. This has led to unprecedented amounts of mixed types of plastic waste entering …
plastic use. This has led to unprecedented amounts of mixed types of plastic waste entering …
Microplastic regulation should be more precise to incentivize both innovation and environmental safety
The presence of plastic in the environment has sparked discussion amongst scientists,
regulators and the general public as to how industrialization and consumerism is sha** …
regulators and the general public as to how industrialization and consumerism is sha** …
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 …
Mechanical recycling of plastic waste as a point source of microplastic pollution
G Suzuki, N Uchida, K Tanaka, H Matsukami… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues. Recycling is a
potential means of reducing plastic pollution in the environment. However, plastic fragments …
potential means of reducing plastic pollution in the environment. However, plastic fragments …
Are we underestimating the sources of microplastic pollution in terrestrial environment?
Abstract Microplastics (MPs, plastic particles< 5 mm) are an ever-increasing global issue
due to their widespread occurrence in the environment and negative effects on organisms …
due to their widespread occurrence in the environment and negative effects on organisms …