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A geological perspective of plastic pollution

Science of The Total Environment, 2023
The Anthropocene, the most recent geologic time division, marks humanity's profound impact on Earth. Amidst debates, the Anthropocene Working Group recommended its inclusion in the International Chronostratigraphic Chart (ICC). This period is characterized by the mid-20th century Great Acceleration Event Array (GAEA), which includes widespread presence
Nelson, Rangel-Buitrago, William J, Neal
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The global odyssey of plastic pollution

Science, 2020
Thinking big about small particles reveals new features of the microplastic ...
Chelsea M. Rochman, Timothy J. Hoellein
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Solutions to plastic pollution

Nature Reviews Materials, 2020
An article in Science reports a modelling approach to estimate the effectiveness of different intervention scenarios aimed at reducing plastic pollution.
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Plastic pollution: A focus on freshwater biodiversity

Ambio, 2021
Plastics are dominant pollutants in freshwater ecosystems worldwide. Scientific studies that investigated the interaction between plastics and freshwater biodiversity are incipient, especially if compared to the marine realm. In this review, we provide a brief overview of plastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems around the world. We found evidence of
Gilmar Perbiche-Neves, Júlia Fernandes Perroca, Júlia Fernandes Perroca, Marcelo F. G. Brito, Jorge Laço Portinho, Geslaine Rafaela Lemos Gonçalves, Ana Maria Cirino Ruocco, Tommaso Giarrizzo, Marcelo C. Andrade, Marlene Sofia Arcifa, Milena Regina Wolf, Fernando Mayer Pelicice, Carolina V. Silva, Pedro Sartori Manoel, Valter M. Azevedo-Santos, Lucas Rezende Penido Paschoal, Martín C. M. Blettler, Felipe Pontieri de Lima, Jorge Luiz Rodrigues-Filho, André Batista Nobile   +19 more
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Plasticizers as interferences in pollutant analyses

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 1976
Airborne compounds from two groups of plasticizers used in air conditioner filters and caulks as well as flexible polyvinyl chloride and related plastics have been identified as major sources of low level laboratory contamination that can cause serious interferences in pollutant analyses especially at the low levels requiring GCEC for quantitation. Two
James A. Singmaster, D. G. Crosby
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Plastic Pollution: A Material Problem?

Macromolecules, 2021
The field of polymer science recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The excellent material properties of a wide range of plastics (generally used as a synonym for polymers) have opened many new opportunities in lightweight packaging, agricultural fields for improved crop production, cosmetics, detergents, and more advanced applications, among many ...
Jonathan M. Millican, Seema Agarwal
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Plastic pollution and dentistry

Dental Nursing, 2018
Dental nurse Bethan Strong considers the case for raising awareness
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Global Plastic Pollution

2020
This chapter examines the global crisis of single-use plastic pollution that has clogged waterways, contaminated the oceans, and contributes to greenhouse gas production. The chapter reviews legal efforts to curb land-based pollution with the conclusion that existing international and regional efforts are inadequate to address the scale and complexity ...
Rebecca M. Bratspies, Anastasia Telesetsky   +1 more
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The Economics of Marine Plastic Pollution

2021
Ubiquitous marine plastic pollution has become a prominent ecological issue, as it provokes implications that threaten marine species, induces health concerns, and causes vast economic damages. The complex dynamics behind its pervasive occurrence are multipronged and multidimensional, and simple clear-cut causal chains cannot always be identified ...
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PLASTIC POLLUTION

Plastic pollution accumulating in an area of the environment is considered “poorly reversible”, if natural mineralization processes occurring there are slow and engineered remediation solutions are improbable. Should negative outcomes in these areas arise as a consequence of plastic pollution, they will be practically irreversible.
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