SSRN Electronic Journal,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Plastic
consumption
continues
to
grow
across
the
world.
products
have
become
pollutants
that
remain
in
environment
for
a
long
time,
sometimes
up
hundreds
of
years,
which
causes
great
concern.
materials
persist
periods,
often
causing
concern
due
their
polluting
action.
Macro-
and
micro(nano)plastics
exist
worldwide,
even
most
remote
regions.
The
effects
ingesting
inhaling
plastics
on
human
health
are
being
investigated.
This
work
analyses
Brazil's
current
stage
plastic
waste
management,
comparing
it
what
is
carried
out
worldwide.
Brazil
considerably
behind
countries
with
comparable
levels
economic
growth
terms
solid
management.
recycling
rates
around
4%
1%,
respectively.
An
in-depth
literature
review
was
throughout
development
this
research.
Relevant
cited
work,
aiming
provide
valuable
information
reader.
A
case
study
conducted
Vitória,
Espírito
Santo.
presence
context
pollution
atmospheric,
aquatic
soil
environments,
as
well
municipal
management
system,
were
reported
paper.
severe
atmospheric
issue
Vitória
briefly
exposed.
Emphasis
placed
caused
by
Bay.
Metals,
hydrocarbons,
debris
microplastics
mixed
water.
mangrove
ecosystems
suffered
degradation
fauna
flora
illegal
disposal
directly
forest
areas.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(19), С. 2807 - 2807
Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2024
The
extensive
use
of
polymeric
materials
has
resulted
in
significant
environmental
pollution,
prompting
the
need
for
a
deeper
understanding
their
degradation
processes
and
impacts.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
environment
impact
on
health
experimental
animals.
It
identifies
common
polymers,
delineates
pathways,
describes
resulting
products
under
different
conditions.
covers
physical,
chemical,
biological
mechanisms,
highlighting
complex
interplay
factors
influencing
these
processes.
Furthermore,
it
examines
implications
products,
using
animals
as
proxies
assessing
potential
risks
to
human
health.
By
synthesizing
current
research,
focuses
studies
related
small
organisms
(primarily
rodents
invertebrates,
supplemented
by
fish
mollusks)
explore
effects
polymer
living
underscores
urgency
developing
implementing
effective
waste
management
strategies.
These
strategies
are
crucial
mitigating
adverse
impacts
degradation,
thus
promoting
more
sustainable
interaction
between
activities
natural
environment.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
become
a
critical
pollutant,
accumulating
in
aquatic
ecosystems
and
posing
significant
environmental
human
health
risks.
Approximately
5.25
trillion
plastic
particles
float
global
oceans,
releasing
up
to
23,600
metric
tonnes
of
dissolved
organic
carbon
annually,
which
disrupts
microbial
dynamics.
MPs
arise
from
the
breakdown
larger
plastics,
degraded
by
photodegradation,
thermal
degradation,
biological
processes,
are
influenced
polymer
type
factors.
As
carriers,
absorb
transport
contaminants
such
as
heavy
metals,
per-
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS),
persistent
pollutants
(POPs)
across
trophic
levels,
thereby
increasing
toxicity
within
food
webs.
Key
organisms,
including
microalgae,
molluscs,
fish,
experience
cellular
toxicity,
oxidative
stress,
disruptions
essential
functions
due
MP
ingestion
or
adhesion,
raising
concerns
about
their
bioaccumulation
humans
through
ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact.
The
complex
surface
chemistry
enhances
pollutant
adsorption,
process
modulated
pH,
salinity,
contamination
while
aging
structural
attributes
further
impact
bioavailability
toxicity.
This
review
consolidates
knowledge
on
MPs'
occurrence,
transformation,
interactions,
methodologies
for
sampling
analysis,
emphasizing
advancements
spectroscopy
imaging
techniques
improve
detection
environments.
These
insights
underscore
pressing
need
standardized
analytical
protocols
comprehensive
toxicological
research
fully
understand
effects
health,
informing
future
mitigation
strategies
policy
development.
Journal of Environmental Quality,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 19, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
emerging
pollutants
in
aquatic
systems,
but
their
presence
groundwater,
particularly
thermal
waters,
is
understudied.
This
study
investigates
the
prevalence
and
characteristics
of
MPs
waters
Kütahya,
Turkey,
marking
first
such
exploration
country
globally
groundwater
systems.
Twenty-one
samples
(3
L
each)
were
collected
across
nine
regions
filtered
using
GF/C
filters
(0.45-µm
pore
size).
Microscopic
examination
μ-Raman
spectroscopy
revealed
an
average
MP
concentration
0.85
±
0.71
MPs/L
(850
MPs/m3),
with
highest
at
ST-8
(4.88
2.98
MPs/L).
Fibers
(50%),
fragments
(39.8%),
films
(10.2%)
identified,
polyethylene
(22.2%)
being
most
common
polymer
type.
Variability
abundance
stations
suggests
multiple
contamination
sources,
including
agricultural
runoff,
anthropogenic
activities,
material
used
water
transport
infrastructure.
The
findings
indicate
low-level
which
could
influence
both
ecological
health
human
activities
relying
on
these
as
tourism
greenhouse
irrigation.
pioneering
highlights
necessity
for
integrated
waste
management
policies
to
mitigate
pollution
underscores
role
understanding
dynamics
Chemosphere,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
377, С. 144301 - 144301
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
Public
concern
over
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
continues
to
grow
as
evidence
highlights
their
persistence,
bioaccumulation
potential,
adverse
health
effects.
Increasing
detections
in
drinking
water,
consumer
products,
industrial
discharges
have
intensified
regulatory
scrutiny.
This
review
examines
the
evolving
PFAS
landscape
United
States,
focusing
on
pulp,
paper,
textiles
industries,
which
contribute
significantly
contamination
through
wastewater
discharges,
end-product
disposal,
absence
of
dedicated
removal
technologies.
emissions
from
food
packaging
alone
are
estimated
at
2,300
kg
annually.
Addressing
presents
substantial
economic
challenges,
with
treatment
costs
projected
reach
USD
3
billion
annually
growing
risks
legal
liabilities
exemplified
by
paper
mill
settlements
reaching
11.9
million
for
historical
pollution.
Large-scale
remediation
remains
financially
prohibitive,
estimates
exceeding
global
gross
domestic
product
(GDP)
106
trillion.
Additionally,
healthcare
PFAS-linked
diseases
exceed
62
further
emphasize
need
prevention.
State-level
restrictions
PFAS-containing
products
expanding,
particularly
textiles,
now
most
regulated
across
States.
As
face
increasing
market
limitations
potential
loss
sustainability
certifications,
already
reduced
sales
growth
70%
some
cases,
transitioning
non-fluorinated
alternatives
could
mitigate
companies.
Within
this
context,
urgency
integrating
policy,
technological
innovation,
incentives
accelerate
transition
away
long-term
environmental
financial
liabilities.
