Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 13(17), С. 9963 - 9963

Опубликована: Сен. 6, 2021

Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. waste exposed to the environment creates problems of significant concern for all life forms. production accumulation natural are occurring at an unprecedented rate due indiscriminate use, inadequate recycling, deposits landfills. In 2019, global plastic was 370 million tons, with only 9% it being recycled, 12% incinerated, remaining left or The leakage wastes into ecosystems rate. management a challenging problem researchers, policymakers, citizens, other stakeholders. Therefore, here, we summarize current understanding concerns plastics (microplastics nanoplastics) on overall goal this review provide background assessment adverse effects ecosystems; interlink sustainable development goals; address policy initiatives under transdisciplinary approaches through cycle assessment, circular economy, sustainability; identify knowledge gaps; recommendations. community involvement socio-economic inputs different countries presented discussed. ban policies public awareness likely major mitigation interventions. need circularity assess potential environmental impacts resources used throughout product’s span emphasized. Innovations needed reduce, reuse, recycle, recover find eco-friendly replacements plastics. Empowering educating communities citizens act collectively minimize use alternative options must be promoted enforced. that addressed utmost priority.

Язык: Английский

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Rethinking and optimising plastic waste management under COVID-19 pandemic: Policy solutions based on redesign and reduction of single-use plastics and personal protective equipment

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 742, С. 140565 - 140565

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Face mask and medical waste disposal during the novel COVID-19 pandemic in Asia

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 2, С. 100052 - 100052

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2020

The origin of the novel human coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and its potential for harm increased face mask medical waste in environment, thereby necessitating urgent prevention control pandemic. article estimates generation Asia during pandemic to convince management scientific communities find ways address negative impact that disposal has on environment. Standardisation, procedures, guidelines strict implementation related COVID-19, community habitats public areas should be carefully considered reduce risks hospitals, as proper effectively controls infection sources.

Язык: Английский

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Environmental effects of COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies of sustainability

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 6(9), С. e04965 - e04965

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2020

The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part human lives, including the physical world. measures taken to control spread virus and slowdown economic activities have significant effects on environment. Therefore, this study intends explore positive negative environmental impacts COVID-19 pandemic, by reviewing available scientific literatures. This indicates that, pandemic situation significantly improves air quality in different cities across world, reduces GHGs emission, lessens water pollution noise, pressure tourist destinations, which may assist with restoration ecological system. In addition, there are also some consequences COVID-19, such as increase medical waste, haphazard use disposal disinfectants, mask, gloves; burden untreated wastes continuously endangering It seems will return soon after might change. Hence, outlines possible ways achieve long-term benefits. expected that proper implementation proposed strategies be helpful for sustainability.

Язык: Английский

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Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: a review

Environmental Chemistry Letters, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 21(4), С. 2129 - 2169

Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2023

Abstract Microplastic pollution is becoming a major issue for human health due to the recent discovery of microplastics in most ecosystems. Here, we review sources, formation, occurrence, toxicity and remediation methods microplastics. We distinguish ocean-based land-based sources Microplastics have been found biological samples such as faeces, sputum, saliva, blood placenta. Cancer, intestinal, pulmonary, cardiovascular, infectious inflammatory diseases are induced or mediated by exposure during pregnancy maternal period also discussed. Remediation include coagulation, membrane bioreactors, sand filtration, adsorption, photocatalytic degradation, electrocoagulation magnetic separation. Control strategies comprise reducing plastic usage, behavioural change, using biodegradable plastics. Global production has risen dramatically over past 70 years reach 359 million tonnes. China world's top producer, contributing 17.5% global production, while Turkey generates waste Mediterranean region, at 144 tonnes per day. 75% marine waste, with responsible 80–90% pollution, account only 10–20%. induce toxic effects on humans animals, cytotoxicity, immune response, oxidative stress, barrier attributes, genotoxicity, even minimal dosages 10 μg/mL. Ingestion animals results alterations gastrointestinal tract physiology, system depression, differential gene expression, growth inhibition. Furthermore, bioaccumulation tissues aquatic organisms can adverse ecosystem, potential transmission birds. Changing individual behaviours governmental actions, implementing bans, taxes, pricing carrier bags, significantly reduced consumption 8–85% various countries worldwide. The microplastic minimisation approach follows an upside-down pyramid, starting prevention, followed reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, ending disposal least preferable option.

Язык: Английский

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Environmental challenges induced by extensive use of face masks during COVID-19: A review and potential solutions

Environmental Challenges, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 3, С. 100039 - 100039

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 disease significantly affects not only human health, it also the wealth of country' economy and everyday routine life. To control spread virus, face mask is used as primary personal protective equipment (PPE). Thus, production usage masks increase pandemic still escalating. Further, most these contain plastics or other derivatives plastics. Therefore, this extensive generates million tons plastic wastes to environments in a short span time. This study aims investigate environmental impact induced by sustainable solution reduce waste. An online survey was carried out identify types number per week an individual from 1033 people. Based on available literature, quantifies amount waste generated masks. However, limited with certain ages, country durations (July-August 2020). prediction generation, provide fundamental knowledge about wastes. Results revealed that there huge remained land marine environment form waste, which will contribute micro-plastic pollution. paper highlights approach integrating use natural plant fiber woven technology upcycling producing construction materials discussed.

Язык: Английский

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An emerging class of air pollutants: Potential effects of microplastics to respiratory human health?

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 749, С. 141676 - 141676

Опубликована: Авг. 13, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Plastics in the time of COVID-19 pandemic: Protector or polluter?

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 759, С. 144274 - 144274

Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Disposable masks release microplastics to the aqueous environment with exacerbation by natural weathering

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 417, С. 126036 - 126036

Опубликована: Май 8, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Challenges and practices on waste management and disposal during COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Environmental Management, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 286, С. 112140 - 112140

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2021

Язык: Английский

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