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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Interaction of Microplastics with Antibiotics in Aquatic Environment: Distribution, Adsorption, and Toxicity

Environmental Science & Technology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 55(23), С. 15579 - 15595

Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2021

As two major types of pollutants emerging concerns, microplastics (MPs) and antibiotics (ATs) coexist in aquatic environments, their interactions are a source increasing concern. Therefore, this work examines the interaction mechanisms MPs ATs, effect on ATs bioavailability antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) abundance environments. First, for adsorption summarized, mainly including hydrophobic, hydrogen-bonding, electrostatic interactions. But other possible mechanisms, such as halogen bonding, CH/π interaction, cation−π negative charge-assisted hydrogen bonds, newly proposed to explain observed adsorption. Additionally, environmental factors (such pH, ionic strength, dissolved organic matters, minerals, aging conditions) affecting by specifically discussed. Moreover, could change bioaccumulation toxicity organisms, related joint reviewed analyzed. Furthermore, can enrich ARGs from surrounding environment, is evaluated. Finally, research challenges perspectives MPs–ATs implications presented. This review will facilitate better understanding fate risk both ATs.

Язык: Английский

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Microplastic pollution in soil and groundwater: a review

Environmental Chemistry Letters, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 19(6), С. 4211 - 4224

Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Micro(nano)plastics pollution and human health: How plastics can induce carcinogenesis to humans?

Chemosphere, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 298, С. 134267 - 134267

Опубликована: Март 14, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Microplastic degradation methods and corresponding degradation mechanism: Research status and future perspectives

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 418, С. 126377 - 126377

Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Effect of Physical Characteristics and Hydrodynamic Conditions on Transport and Deposition of Microplastics in Riverine Ecosystem

Water, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 13(19), С. 2710 - 2710

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2021

Microplastic disposal into riverine ecosystems is an emergent ecological hazard that mainly originated from land-based sources. This paper presents a comprehensive review on physical processes involved in microplastics transport ecosystems. governed by characteristics (e.g., plastic particle density, shape, and size) hydrodynamics laminar turbulent flow conditions). High-density are likely to prevail near riverbeds, whereas low-density particles float over river surfaces. occurs either due gravity-driven (vertical transport) or settling (horizontal Microplastics subjected various natural phenomena such as suspension, deposition, detachment, resuspension, translocation during processes. Limited information available rising velocities for polymeric particles. Therefore, this highlights how appropriately empirical models explain vertical horizontal distribution of microplastic interact, thus feedback loops within the environment govern their fate, particularly these under increasing biodiversity loss climate change threat. provides outlines fate ecosystems, which will help scientists, policymakers, stakeholders better monitoring mitigating pollution.

Язык: Английский

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Challenges and opportunities in bioremediation of micro-nano plastics: A review

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 802, С. 149823 - 149823

Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Review of polymer technologies for improving the recycling and upcycling efficiency of plastic waste

Chemosphere, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 320, С. 138089 - 138089

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2023

Human society has become increasingly reliant on plastic because it allows for convenient and sanitary living. However, recycling rates are currently low, which means that the majority of waste ends up in landfills or ocean. Increasing upcycling is a critical strategy addressing issues caused by pollution, but there several technical limitations to overcome. This article reviews advancements polymer technology aim improve efficiency waste. In food packaging, natural polymers with excellent gas barrier properties self-cleaning abilities have been introduced as environmentally friendly alternatives existing materials reduce food-derived contamination. Upcycling valorization approaches emerged transform into high-value-added products. Recent development recyclable high-performance plastics include design super engineering thermoplastics chemical bonds thermosets make them biodegradable. Further research needed develop more cost-effective scalable technologies address pollution problem through sustainable upcycling.

Язык: Английский

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Recent advances in impacts of microplastics on nitrogen cycling in the environment: A review

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 815, С. 152740 - 152740

Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Coupled effects of microplastics and heavy metals on plants: Uptake, bioaccumulation, and environmental health perspectives

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 836, С. 155619 - 155619

Опубликована: Май 1, 2022

Язык: Английский

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