The Impacts of Plastic Waste from Personal Protective Equipment Used during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Polymers, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(15), P. 3151 - 3151

Published: July 25, 2023

The period from 2019 to 2022 has been defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an unprecedented demand for and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). However, disposal PPE without considering its environmental impact proper waste management practices become a growing concern. increased during pandemic associated have analyzed. Additionally, discussion around treating these residues exploring more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as biodegradable or reusable PPE, is crucial. extensive predominantly non-degradable plastics led their accumulation landfills, with potential consequences marine environments through formation microplastics. Therefore, this article seeks establish connection between issues Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing importance efficient aligned sustainable development objectives address emerging challenges ensure future.

Language: Английский

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Abundance, composition and sources of benthic marine litter trawled-up in the fishing grounds on the Moroccan Mediterranean coast

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 63, P. 103002 - 103002

Published: May 11, 2023

Language: Английский

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Advances and perspectives on the life-cycle impact assessment of personal protective equipment in the post-COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 437, P. 140783 - 140783

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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First record of plastiglomerates, pyroplastics and plasticrusts along the beaches of Tamilnadu, Southeast coast of India

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 205, P. 116594 - 116594

Published: June 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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Tackling marine plastic pollution in Morocco: A review of current research, regulatory measures, and future challenges

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 69, P. 103286 - 103286

Published: Nov. 10, 2023

Language: Английский

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Increasing risk of invasions by organisms on marine debris in the Southeast coast of India

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 195, P. 115469 - 115469

Published: Sept. 12, 2023

Increasing amount of anthropogenic litter in the marine environment has provided an enormous number substrates for a wide range organisms, thus serving as potential vector transport fouling organisms. Here, we examined organisms on different types stranded (plastic, glass, rubber, foam sponge, cloth, metal and wood) eight beaches along southeast coast India. In total, 17 encrusting species belonging to seven phyla (Arthropoda, Bryozoa, Mollusca, Annelida, Cnidaria, Chlorophyta Foraminifera) were identified 367 items, with one invasive species, mussel Mytella strigata, detected. The most common associated cosmopolitan bryozoans Jellyella tuberculata (%O = 31.64 %) J. eburnea (28.61 %), barnacle Lepas anserifera (29.97 Amphibalanus amphitrite (22.34 sp. (14.16 oyster Saccostrea cucullata (13.62 Magallana bilineata (5.44 %). We also reported first records four species: gastropod Pirenella cingulata Umbonium vestiarium, foraminiferan Ammonia beccarii, M. bilineata. This study is documentation dispersal India, where production consumption plastic rank among highest world. highlight increasing risk invasions by non-indigenous attached debris Comprehensive monitoring efforts are needed elucidate type vectors responsible arrival this region. Raising awareness promoting education vital components fostering sustainable solutions combat pollution country globally.

Language: Английский

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Anthropogenic Microparticles Abundance in Sandy Beach Sediments along the Tetouan Coast (Morocco Mediterranean)

Environments, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 83 - 83

Published: April 19, 2024

Despite the widespread presence of anthropogenic microparticles (AMs) in beach sediments, research on their occurrence Moroccan Mediterranean beaches is still limited. This study first report AM pollution four sandy along Tetouan coast (Morocco Mediterranean). The findings reveal an average concentration 483.12 ± 157.04 AMs/kg sediment. most common types were fibers (75.54%) and fragments (24.06%). AMs predominantly black, red, blue, measuring between 0.1 1 mm. evaluation index (AMPI) coefficient impact (CAMI) for area indicated a “very high abundance” “extreme” level impact. polymers identified these areas included PS, PE, PP, PET. Tourism, fishing, domestic activities, poor solid waste management practices are primary sources this region. To protect beaches, implementation consistent plastic strategy recommended.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19-related litter pollution on Greek beaches and nearshore shallow water environments

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 185, P. 114250 - 114250

Published: Oct. 14, 2022

Language: Английский

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Marine macroinvertebrates fouled in marine anthropogenic litter in the Moroccan Mediterranean

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 185, P. 114266 - 114266

Published: Oct. 30, 2022

Language: Английский

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The presence of COVID-19 face masks in the largest hypersaline lagoon of South America is predicted by urbanization level

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 189, P. 114746 - 114746

Published: Feb. 21, 2023

Language: Английский

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