Journal of Law and Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. e04266 - e04266
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Background:
global
warming,
pollution
and
climate
change
has
escalated
at
a
level
compelled
organizations
to
rethink
the
way
in
which
they
do
business.
This
led
birth
of
green
marketing
with
an
emerging
body
research
on
consumer
behaviour
related
same.
Objectives:
The
objectives
this
study
was
investigate
consumers
concern
for
environment
whether
influences
purchasing
eThekwini
district,
KwaZulu-Natal.
Method:
Given
that
still
its
infancy
South
Africa,
design
cross-
sectional
descriptive
nature.
A
quantitative
approach
adopted
data
collected
through
use
survey
questionnaires.
sample
comprised
250
respondents
who
were
recruited
using
convenience
sampling.
because
needed
be
easily
accessible
chosen
shopping
mall
collection.
Data
analysed
SPSS.
Results
conclusions:
found
African
consumers,
particularly
those
region
Province
KwaZulu-Natal,
have
significantly
high
knowledge
issues
facing
environment.
significant
number
showed
preference
products
not
harm
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 617 - 617
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Microplastics
are
small
plastic
particles
that
come
from
the
degradation
of
plastics,
ubiquitous
in
nature
and
therefore
affect
both
wildlife
humans.
They
have
been
detected
many
marine
species,
but
also
drinking
water
numerous
foods,
such
as
salt,
honey
organisms.
Exposure
to
microplastics
can
occur
through
inhaled
air.
Data
animal
studies
shown
once
absorbed,
micro-
nanoparticles
distribute
liver,
spleen,
heart,
lungs,
thymus,
reproductive
organs,
kidneys
even
brain
(crosses
blood–brain
barrier).
In
addition,
transport
operators
persistent
organic
pollutants
or
heavy
metals
invertebrate
organisms
other
higher
trophic
levels.
After
ingestion,
additives
monomers
their
composition
interfere
with
important
biological
processes
human
body
cause
disruption
endocrine,
immune
system;
a
negative
impact
on
mobility,
reproduction
development;
carcinogenesis.
The
pandemic
caused
by
COVID-19
has
affected
not
only
health
national
economies
environment,
due
large
volume
waste
form
discarded
personal
protective
equipment.
remarkable
increase
global
use
face
masks,
which
mainly
contain
polypropylene,
poor
management
led
worsening
microplastic
pollution,
long-term
consequences
be
extremely
devastating
if
urgent
action
is
taken.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 10821 - 10821
Published: July 10, 2023
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
mounting
concern
about
the
bearing
of
microplastics
on
human
health
and
comprehensive
natural
environment.
These
particles
come
from
a
variety
sources,
such
as
soaps,
personal
care
products,
rundown
bigger
plastic
items.
The
impacts
marine
life
other
ecosystems
are
substantial,
including
ingestion
by
animals,
interference
with
their
reproductive
systems,
even
death.
economic
implications
also
significant,
industries,
fishing
tourism
being
affected
presence
in
Exposure
to
can
pose
potential
risks
humans,
respiratory
digestive
problems,
well
disrupt
sleep,
contribute
obesity,
increase
risk
diabetes.
To
address
this
issue,
policies
initiatives
have
put
place
reduce
microplastic
pollution,
but
challenges
that
need
be
overcome,
lack
awareness,
limited
resources,
ineffective
regulations.
Further
research
is
needed
fully
understand
our
develop
effective
strategies
mitigate
problem.
article,
we
discussed
requirement
multifaceted
approach
reducing
use,
promoting
proper
disposal
recycling
waste,
developing
innovative
technologies
for
capturing
removing
environment,
raising
public
implementing
regulations
policies.
It
only
through
concerted
efforts
collaboration
between
individuals,
governments
threat
tackled.
Water Environment Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(7)
Published: July 1, 2024
Every
year,
the
global
production
of
plastic
waste
reaches
a
staggering
400
million
metric
tons
(Mt),
precipitating
adverse
consequences
for
environment,
food
safety,
and
biodiversity
as
it
degrades
into
microplastics
(MPs).
The
multifaceted
nature
MP
pollution,
coupled
with
its
intricate
physiological
impacts,
underscores
pressing
need
comprehensive
policies
legislative
frameworks.
Such
measures,
alongside
advancements
in
technology,
hold
promise
averting
ecological
catastrophe
oceans.
Mandated
legislation
represents
pivotal
step
towards
restoring
oceanic
health
securing
well-being
planet.
This
work
offers
an
overview
policy
hurdles,
initiatives,
prospective
strategies
addressing
pollution
due
to
MP.
Additionally,
this
explores
innovative
approaches
that
yield
fresh
insights
combating
across
various
sectors.
Emphasizing
importance
plastics
treaty,
article
potential
galvanize
collaborative
efforts
mitigating
pollution's
deleterious
effects
on
marine
ecosystems.
Successful
implementation
such
treaty
could
revolutionize
economy,
steering
circular,
less
polluting
model
operating
within
planetary
boundaries.
Failure
act
decisively
risks
exacerbating
scourge
attendant
repercussions
both
humanity
environment.
Central
endeavor
are
formulation,
content,
execution
itself,
which
demand
careful
consideration.
While
recognizing
is
not
panacea,
serves
mechanism
enhancing
governance
elevating
ambitions
achieving
zero
by
2040.
Adopting
life
cycle
approach
management
allows
nuanced
understanding
possible
trade-offs
between
environmental
impact
economic
growth,
guiding
selection
optimal
solutions
socio-economic
implications
mind.
By
embracing
strategy
integrates
measures
technological
innovations,
we
can
substantially
reduce
influx
litter
at
sources,
safeguarding
oceans
future
generations.
