A Review of the Production, Recycling and Management of Marine Plastic Pollution [PDF]
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2020 The human attachment to plastic has intensified recently due to its lightweight, versatility, low-cost and durability and so has the damage to the marine environment as marine plastic pollution has correspondingly increased.
Ibrahim Issifu, U. Rashid Sumaila
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Macro impacts of plastic pollution in Ghana [PDF]
Cambridge Prisms: PlasticsIn recent decades, the proliferation of single-use plastic products has significantly contributed to a surge in plastic pollution on a global scale. Researchers have extensively investigated the impacts of plastic pollution across various regions, yet a ...
Amin Hosseinian-Far +5 more
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Global perspective of ecological risk of plastic pollution on soil microbial communities. [PDF]
Front MicrobiolIntroductionThe impacts of plastic pollution on soil ecosystems have emerged as a significant global environmental concern. The progress in understanding how plastic pollution affects soil microbial communities and ecological functions is essential for ...
Yang B, Wu L, Feng W, Lin Q.
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Plastic pollution and human–primate interactions: A growing conservation concern
Cambridge Prisms: PlasticsAs an anthropogenic creation, plastic pollution is a form of human–wildlife interaction and an emerging conservation threat to a growing number of species in both terrestrial and marine environments.
Evelyn D. Anca, Janette Wallis
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Transforming the Global Plastics Economy: The Role of Economic Policies in the Global Governance of Plastic Pollution [PDF]
Social Sciences, 2022 International policy discussions on plastic pollution are entering a new phase, with more than 100 governments calling for the launch of negotiations for a new global plastics agreement in 2022.
Diana Barrowclough +1 more
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Sông Sài Gòn: Extreme Plastic Pollution Pathways in Riparian Waterways. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel)Plastic pollution in waterways poses a significant global challenge, largely stemming from land-based sources and subsequently transported by rivers to marine environments. With a substantial percentage of marine plastic waste originating from land-based
Cleveland P, Morrison A.
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Sea of plastic: representations of the sea and pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors regarding marine plastic pollution in Peru and Chile. [PDF]
Front Psychol, 2023 Marine plastic pollution remains one of the greatest problems worldwide. Hence, this study explores the attitudes and pro-environmental behaviors of Peruvian and Chilean citizens regarding marine pollution, with an emphasis on plastic pollution. For this,
Saavedra F +5 more
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Uncoupled: investigating the lack of correlation between the transcription of putative plastic-degrading genes in the global ocean microbiome and marine plastic pollution. [PDF]
Environ MicrobiomeBackground Plastic pollution is a severe threat to marine ecosystems. While some microbial enzymes can degrade certain plastics, the ability of the global ocean microbiome to break down diverse environmental plastics remains limited.
Gambarini V +6 more
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Unfolding the science behind policy initiatives targeting plastic pollution. [PDF]
Microplast nanoplast, 2023 The intensive global plastic production, use and associated plastic pollution have caused concern for the potential risks to human health and the environment.
Nielsen MB +5 more
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Public knowledge and attitudes towards wastewater treatment works and plastic pollution in the Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa. [PDF]
PLoS OneMabadahanye K +4 more
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