Micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous in aquatic and terrestrial environments, and
detrimental biological effects have been observed on a variety of organisms, from bacteria …

The discovery of plastics as useful materials for human existence, providing comfort and
ease has now turned into a menace in the society and a pain in the neck as plastics have …

Blockchain-integrated waste management and circular economy are emergent concepts that
target minimising waste generation and fluctuations of resource commodity. Blockchain can …

Despite the convenience that plastics provide to society, there have long been concerns
regarding the risks they present to the environment. Microplastics (MPs, plastic particles …

Plastic packaging has gained an increasing amount of attention in all aspects of society.
Over the past several decades, plastics became the material of choice due to their excellent …

A much-needed corrective on what privacy is, why it matters, and how we can protect in an
age when so many believe that the concept is dead. Everywhere we look, companies and …

Aquaculture practices at sea are far from impact neutral and remain an important source of
marine plastic pollution. With projected rapid continual growth in the sector, if left …

Microplastic pollution in our environment, especially water bodies is an emerging threat to
food security and human health. Inevitably, the outbreak of Covid-19 has necessitated the …

There is an ever-growing push toward sustainability and green manufacturing in a wide
array of industries, especially 3D printing, which is now recognized as a viable …

Alternative polymer feedstocks are highly desirable to address environmental, social, and
security concerns associated with petrochemical-based materials. Lignocellulosic biomass …