Plastic
pollution
in
agricultural
soil
is
a
major
concern,
affecting
biodiversity
and
functionality.
In
this
context,
studies
of
plastic
that
consider
its
use
across
different
regions
are
essential.
Considering
land
(forest,
grassland,
agriculture),
study
aimed
to
identify,
quantify,
characterize
debris
various
agroecosystems
within
Southeast
Brazil
sub-basin.
Additionally,
the
sampled
was
georeferenced,
allowing
characteristics
be
correlated
with
terrain
features,
such
as
LS
factor
vegetation
cover.
Based
on
size,
categorized
into
macroplastics,
mesoplastics,
coarse
microplastics.
The
results
revealed
areas
accounted
for
91.2%
total
waste
collected.
most
common
polymer
types
identified
were
polypropylene,
polyethylene,
poly(vinyl
chloride),
comprising
82.6%
total.
accumulation
region
primarily
linked
intensive
human
activity
practices.
Moreover,
distribution
strongly
characteristics,
particularly
cover,
higher
concentrations
observed
smooth
moderately
undulating
terrain.
These
findings
highlight
importance
monitoring
microwatershed
identifying
sources
provide
valuable
insights
mitigating
environmental
impact.
Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
35, С. 103637 - 103637
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024
Owing
to
their
low
cost,
high
plasticity,
and
corrosion
resistance,
plastic
products
are
widely
used
across
various
industries.
However,
these
can
break
down
into
microplastics
(MPs)
through
several
processes,
including
natural
weathering,
mechanical
wear
tear,
industrial
activities,
such
as
fine
powder
production,
other
human-induced
processes.
MPs
contaminate
the
environment
pose
a
significant
threat
human
health
safety.
Additionally,
be
horizontally
vertically
distributed
within
soil
environment.
interact
with
cadmium
(Cd)
in
Cd-contaminated
soils,
thereby
forming
co-exposed
stress
risks.
Considering
widespread
distribution
of
Cd
soil,
this
article
reviews
interactions
ecological
effects
combined
literature
visualization
analysis.
The
systematic
review
shows
that
MP–Cd
pollution
significantly
alter
physico-chemical
properties
thus
influencing
individual
contaminants
(Cd
or
MPs)
modifying
microbial
community.
migration
contribute
oxidative
on
animals
plants,
potential
implications
for
aboveground
food
chain.
This
paper
aims
identify
future
research
directions
priorities
addressing
provide
scientific
guidance
remediation
management
MP-Cd
joint
exposure
site
environments.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(2), С. e42143 - e42143
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Environmental
pollution
with
plastic
and
microplastics
(MPs)
is
a
global
problem.
This
study
investigates
macro,
meso,
MPs
in
the
soil
around
Tabriz
landfill
northwest
Iran
effect
of
prevailing
wind
on
their
distribution.
One
control
sample
one
from
itself,
20
samples
four
directions
at
regular
intervals
direction
against
it,
two
perpendicular
(22
samples)
were
taken
analyzed.
The
results
showed
that
poorly
managed,
fact,
it
an
unsanitary
landfill/dump
site.
polluted
average
abundance
equal
to
6.5
±
10.4
item/kg(dw),
15.5
28.3
470
193
item/kg(dw)
respectively.
region
has
had
no
significant
dispersion
distribution
MPs.
most
abundant
studied
area
belonged
fragment
film-shaped
particles,
respectively,
color
was
white.
Indiscriminate
use
plastics,
especially
single-use
lack
attention
hierarchy
waste
management,
as
well
proper
management
turning
into
dump,
are
among
important
reasons
for
presence
landfill.
