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Attitudes towards Plastic Pollution: A Review and Mitigations beyond Circular Economy

Waste, 2023
Plastic pollution has received unprecedented attention globally, and there are increasing calls to control it. Despite this, the uptrends of plastic consumption and mismanaged plastic waste show little sign of reversal.
Kuok Ho Daniel Tang
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The vertical distribution and biological transport of marine microplastics across the epipelagic and mesopelagic water column. [PDF]

, 2019
Plastic waste has been documented in nearly all types of marine environments and has been found in species spanning all levels of marine food webs. Within these marine environments, deep pelagic waters encompass the largest ecosystems on Earth. We lack a
Choy, C Anela, Erwin, Benjamin, Firl, Evan, Gagne, Tyler O, Halden, Rolf U, Hamilton, J Andrew, Katija, Kakani, Lisin, Susan E, Robison, Bruce H, Rolsky, Charles, S Van Houtan, Kyle   +10 more
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The impact of floods on plastic pollution

Global Sustainability
Non-Technical Summary Plastic harms ecosystem health and human livelihood on land, in rivers, and in the sea. To prevent and reduce plastic pollution, we must know how plastics move through the environment.
Tim H. M. van Emmerik
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Plastic Pollution from Ships

Journal of Maritime & Transportation Science, 2016
The environmental impact of shipping on marine environment includes discharge of garbage. Plastic litter is of particular concern due to abundance, resistance to degradation and detrimental effect on marine biota. According to recently published studies, a further research is required to assess human health risk.
Čulin, Jelena, Bielić, Toni
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Sources of nanoplastic and microplastic pollution which are hidden in plain sight

Cambridge Prisms: Plastics
Plastic pollution is pervasive in our environment, with impacts seen across ecosystems and taxa. While plastic has become an integral part of our daily lives, not all of it is readily apparent, making it challenging to effectively reduce plastic ...
Olga Pantos, Hayden Masterton, Helena Ruffell   +2 more
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Plastic waste and its method of recycling [PDF]

, 2020
Plastics waste is one of the major problems the world is currently facing due to the increase in plastic production and their demands in emerging economies.
Huzaisham, Nur Athirah, Ithnain, Zuraidah, Kamarudin, Khairu, Main, Nor Mazlana, Marsi, Noraini, Roslan, Mohd Nazrul, Shaari, Muhammad Farid   +6 more
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Marine debris ingestion by sea turtles (Testudines) on the Brazilian coast: an underestimated threat? [PDF]

, 2015
Assessment of marine debris ingestion by sea turtles is important, especially to ensure their survival. From January to December 2011, 23 specimens of five species of sea turtleswere found dead or dying after being rehabilitated ...
Barbosa, Bruno Corrêa, Carvalho, Robson Henrique, Lacerda, Pedro Dutra, Mendes, Sarah da Silva, Paschoalini, Mariana, Prezoto, Fábio, Sousa, Bernadete Maria de   +6 more
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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
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Exploring The Use Of SAR Remote Sensing To Detect Microplastics Pollution In The Oceans [PDF]

, 2018
The increase in plastic pollution is advancing micro level pollution and the total weight of microplastics (8 tons and in the North Atlantic as 10.4 x 108 tons.
Ackermann, Nicolas, Alparone, Matteo, Boardman, Carl, Davaasuren, Narangerel, Marino, Armando, Nunziata, Ferdinando   +5 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
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