Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 53 - 68
Published: March 30, 2023
Plastics
pose
a
huge
threat
to
the
environment.
Plastic
accumulation
in
land
and
seas
is
now
world’s
most
terrorising
problem,
mainly
because
of
its
non-degrading
character.
degradation
has
always
been
next
impossible
concept
field
science,
but
nanotechnology
provides
revolutionary
modern
way
solve
problem
plastic
One
great
advantages
nanoparticles
that
we
can
increase
decrease
rate
biodegradation
depending
on
our
needs.
Nanoparticles
enhance
polythene
capacity
microorganisms
by
altering
their
metabolic
cycles.
Numerous
studies
showed
conclusively
incorporation
enhances
ability
degrade
materials.
Even
though
bio
degradable
plastics
are
nowadays
produced
large
quantities
substitute
materials,
they
fail
match
brittleness
plastics.
Biodegradable
have
poor
thermal,
mechanical
low
gas
barrier
qualities,
which
main
drawbacks.
To
overcome
this,
incorporated
into
biopolymers.
If
an
appropriate
balance
between
nanotechnology,
microbiology
biotechnology
found,
be
done
economically
feasibly
all
areas.
Cleaner Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100220 - 100220
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
People
discover
various
materials
from
time
to
that
break
the
boundaries
of
traditional
materials.
Plastic
is
a
revolutionized
material,
and
referred
as
"a
material
with
1,000
uses".
This
review
summarized
up-to-date
research
on
plastic
its
waste
pollution.
has
domain
throughout
human
life
versatile
properties
such
lightweight,
high
durability,
flexibility,
low
production
cost.
article
describes
applications,
benefits,
production,
consumption,
classifications
plastics.
commercialization
began
Second
World
War
grew
all
over
world
within
less
than
century.
The
global
annual
more
359
million
tons.
Despite
plastics
cause
severe
environmental
public
health
issues.
Accordingly,
this
study
addresses
major
issues
environment
health.
Plastics
can
degrade
into
micro
nano
sizes,
those
fine
particles
are
spreadable
in
air,
water,
soil.
Therefore,
both
terrestrial
aquatic
animals
go
through
negative
impacts
ingestion,
entangling,
ulcers,
reproduction,
oxidative
stress.
Microplastics
also
due
cardiovascular
diseases,
chronic
kidney
disease,
birth
defects,
cancer,
etc.
closing
contains
developed
end-of-life
options
(e.g.,
recycling
reprocessing,
incineration
energy
recovery,
modification
reuse,
value
addition,
landfilling)
biodegradable
non-biodegradable
wastes.
Several
international,
regional/national
level
legislations
policies/concepts
trade,
3R
policy,
circular
economy)
available
manage
generation.
management
discussed
offering
practical
insights
real-world
scenarios.
Solutions
challenges
effective
guide
create
sustainable
environmentally
responsible
approach.
Finally,
highlights
importance
judicious
decisions
involvement
stakeholders
overcome
crisis.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 7055 - 7055
Published: April 23, 2023
Scientific
research
has
been
acknowledged
to
play
a
pivotal
role
in
achieving
the
United
Nations’
2030
Agenda.
Vice-versa,
since
its
adoption,
Agenda
reinvigorating
academic
production
on
sustainable
development.
This
study
provides
systematic
literature
review
of
most
used
and
newly
developed
approaches
by
support
achievement
SDGs
EU.
The
results
are
presented
descriptive,
bibliometric,
content
analysis.
descriptive
analysis
highlights
rising
interest
scholars
operationalizing
Agenda,
with
growing
at
urban
level.
A
text-mining
tool
was
employed
scan
investigated
selected
papers.
Major
is
devoted
environmental
concerns
(especially
linked
SDG
13,
7,
6,
12,
15),
while
social
issues
(e.g.,
4,
5,
10)
still
deserve
more
research.
bibliometric
unveiled
poor
intra-cluster
connections,
highlighting
need
for
transdisciplinary
recurrent
fields
EU
governance,
circular
economy,
ecosystem
services,
localization,
decision
making.
We
advise
future
studies
focus
gaps
highlighted
adopt
system
perspective,
boosting
Policy
Coherence
across
governance
levels
scales
implementation
looking
trade-offs
assessing
context-specific
priorities.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 4782 - 4782
Published: Aug. 24, 2021
Today,
the
scientific
community
is
facing
crucial
challenges
in
delivering
a
healthier
world
for
future
generations.
Among
these,
quest
circular
and
sustainable
approaches
plastic
recycling
one
of
most
demanding
several
reasons.
Indeed,
massive
use
materials
over
last
century
has
generated
large
amounts
long-lasting
waste,
which,
much
time,
not
been
object
adequate
recovery
disposal
politics.
Most
this
waste
by
packaging
materials.
Nevertheless,
decade,
new
trend
imposed
environmental
concerns
brought
topic
under
magnifying
glass,
as
testified
increasing
number
related
publications.
Several
methods
have
proposed
polymeric
based
on
chemical
or
mechanical
methods.
A
panorama
promising
studies
to
polyethylene
(PE),
polypropylene
(PP),
terephthalate
(PET),
polystyrene
(PS)
given
within
review.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 747 - 747
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Celluloid,
the
predecessor
to
plastic,
was
synthesized
in
1869,
and
due
technological
advancements,
plastic
products
appear
be
ubiquitous
daily
life.
The
massive
production,
rampant
usage,
inadequate
disposal
of
have
led
severe
environmental
pollution.
Consequently,
reducing
employment
has
emerged
as
a
pressing
concern
for
governments
globally.
This
review
explores
microplastics,
including
their
origins,
absorption,
harmful
effects
on
environment
humans.
Several
methods
exist
breaking
down
plastics,
thermal,
mechanical,
light,
catalytic,
biological
processes.
Despite
these
methods,
microplastics
(MPs,
between
1
5
mm
size)
continue
produced
during
degradation.
Acknowledging
significant
threat
that
MPs
pose
human
health
is
imperative.
form
pollution
pervasive
air
food
infiltrates
our
bodies
through
ingestion,
inhalation,
or
skin
contact.
It
essential
assess
potential
hazards
can
introduce.
There
evidence
suggesting
may
negative
impacts
different
areas
health.
These
include
respiratory,
gastrointestinal,
immune,
nervous,
reproductive
systems,
liver
organs,
skin,
even
placenta
placental
barrier.
encouraging
see
most
countries
taken
steps
regulate
particles.
measures
aim
reduce
which
today.
At
same
time,
this
summarizes
degradation
mechanism
impact
health,
reduction
policies
worldwide.
provides
valuable
information
future
research
regulatory
development.
Cambridge Prisms Plastics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
We
are
experiencing
the
effects
of
triple
planetary
crisis—climate
change,
loss
nature,
and
pollution—aggravated
by
plastic
pollution.
Despite
widespread
global
awareness
adverse
pollution,
its
ongoing
increase
remains
persistent,
with
an
annual
in
consumption
incorrect
disposal
contributing
to
this
serious
problem.
In
2022,
175
nations
agreed
begin
negotiations
end
2024
on
a
binding
international
agreement
control
life
cycle
plastics,
including
preventing
marine
To
ensure
efficacy
Global
Plastics
Treaty
for
mitigating
extensive
participation
researchers
is
imperative.
The
literature
focuses
efforts
line
negotiations.
study,
systematic
review
was
conducted.
analyzed
mainly
legislation,
governance,
economy.
resulting
comprehensive
overview
subject
can
support
guide
future
research
about
Treaty.
