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Macro impacts of plastic pollution in Ghana

Cambridge Prisms: Plastics
In 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, Ebenezer Laryea, Chijioke D. Uba, Dilshad Sarwar, Simon Derrick, Oluwaseyi Omoloso   +5 more
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Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood

Environment International, 2022
H.A. Leslie, Martin J. M. van Velzen, Sicco H. Brandsma, D. Vethaak, Juan J. García‐Vallejo, M.H. Lamoree   +5 more
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward Plastic Pollution among Malaysians: Implications for Minimizing Plastic Use and Pollution [PDF]

Sustainability, 2023
Excessive production, consumption, and indiscriminate disposal of plastic waste contribute to plastic pollution, which has a negative impact on the environment and human health.
Ka Ker Coco Chin, Janardan Mahanta, Tapan Kumar Nath   +2 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 One
Mabadahanye K, Dalu MTB, Dondofema F, Munyai LF, Dalu T.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Editorial: Plastic Pollution [PDF]

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2017
François Galgani, Christopher Kim Pham, Julia Reisser   +2 more
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Global producer responsibility for plastic pollution. [PDF]

Sci Adv
Brand names can be used to hold plastic companies accountable for their items found polluting the environment. We used data from a 5-year (2018–2022) worldwide (84 countries) program to identify brands found on plastic items in the environment through ...
Cowger W, Willis KA, Bullock S, Conlon K, Emmanuel J, Erdle LM, Eriksen M, Farrelly TA, Hardesty BD, Kerge K, Li N, Li Y, Liebman A, Tangri N, Thiel M, Villarrubia-Gómez P, Walker TR, Wang M.   +17 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Plastic Pollution [PDF]

The American Biology Teacher, 2021
Plastic pollution is ubiquitous and there is growing concern about its consequences. Given that current research findings often reach the public insufficiently, the issue should be addressed at school. To create a fruitful learning experience, we propose three associated hands-on, inquiry-based learning activities that require little equipment ...
Tessa-Marie Baierl, Franz X. Bogner
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Stakeholder alliances are essential to reduce the scourge of plastic pollution. [PDF]

Nat Commun, 2023
Progress to reduce plastic pollution has been painfully slow and the consequent damage to the natural environment and to human health is likely to increase further.
Lampitt RS, Fletcher S, Cole M, Kloker A, Krause S, O'Hara F, Ryde P, Saha M, Voronkova A, Whyle A.   +9 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Plastic Pollution and Child Health: A Narrative Review of Micro- and Nanoplastics, Additives, and Developmental Risks. [PDF]

J Clin Med
Principi N, Argentiero A, Campana BR, Seferi H, Cinti E, Esposito S.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climate. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Climate change and plastic pollution are interconnected global challenges. Rising temperatures and moisture alter plastic characteristics, contributing to waste, microplastic generation, and release of hazardous substances.
Wei XF, Yang W, Hedenqvist MS.
europepmc   +2 more sources