Search Results - "Plastic pollution"
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Plastic pollution in the ocean
Published 2020“…Plastic pollution in the ocean was first reported by scientists in the 1970s, yet in recent years it has drawn tremendous attention from the media, the public, and an increasing number of scientists spanning diverse fields, including polymer science, environmental engineering, ecology, toxicology, marine biology, and oceanography. …”
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It's the product not the polymer: rethinking plastic pollution
Published 2020“…But for such an opportunity to be realized, it is vital that the realities of plastic waste are not misrepresented or exaggerated. Hotspots of plastic pollution, which are often international in their source, present complex environmental problems in certain parts of the world. …”
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Analysis of popular social media topics regarding plastic pollution
Published 2022“…Plastic pollution is one of the most significant environmental issues in the world. …”
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Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution
Published 2025“…Sustainable solutions are urgently required to decrease plastic pollution. This study explored the potential of Sargassum wightii, a seaweed found in Malaysia, as a sustainable material for bioplastic films. …”
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The microplastics effects and possible biological solutions in marine environment: a review
Published 2021“…The ubiquitous plastic pollutant, occurring as the microplastic (<5 mm) particles in the marine environments. …”
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Plastic waste and microplastic issues in Southeast Asia
Published 2023“…Plastic pollution on land and in oceans is currently a pressing environmental issue. …”
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The microplastics occurrence and toxic effects in marine environment
Published 2022“…Many marine ecosystems are negatively impacted by plastic pollution caused by a variety of human activities, which can occur via a variety of pathways. …”
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Environmental-friendly food products’ packaging: women’s purchasing preferences
Published 2019“…Plastic pollution is a recent global issue. Its utilisation has increased tremendously in all aspects of life. …”
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Riverine plastic litter monitoring using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Published 2019“…Effective measures to mitigate and prevent marine plastic pollution require a thorough understanding of its origin and eventual fate. …”
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Reinforced bioplastic film at different microcrystalline cellulose concentration
Published 2021“…Plastic pollution has led to the development of bioplastic to replace conventional petroleum-based plastic. …”
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The burden of microplastics pollution and contending policies and regulations
Published 2022“…This review provided the first snapshot of the global and local governance strategies currently aimed at mitigating plastic pollution, their limitations, and future directions. …”
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Algae Fermentation by Mixed Culture of Lactic Acid Bacteria on Microfluidic Microbial Fuel Cell Platform for Continuous L-Lactic Acid and Bioelectricity Production
Published 2024“…Environmental concerns like plastic pollution and energy crises drive sustainable biopolymer and bioelectricity development. …”
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Study on mechanical characteristics of mixed heterogeneous coastal plastic waste
Published 2012“…Coastal plastic pollution is a common problem in many coastal regions in Malaysia. …”
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Towards circularity of plastics: A materials informatics perspective
Published 2024“…Plastic pollution and the associated adversities have been intensively researched recently, providing ample solutions with diverse possibilities and yielding a considerable corpus of literature in plastic waste management (PWM). …”
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Towards circularity of plastics: A materials informatics perspective
Published 2024“…Plastic pollution and the associated adversities have been intensively researched recently, providing ample solutions with diverse possibilities and yielding a considerable corpus of literature in plastic waste management (PWM). …”
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Shallow shotgun sequencing of healthcare waste reveals plastic-eating bacteria with broad-spectrum antibiotic resistance genes
Published 2025“…The burgeoning crises of antimicrobial resistance and plastic pollution are converging in healthcare settings, presenting a complex challenge to global health. …”
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Urban Chinese consumers willingness to use eco-friendly cutleries provided by catering takeaway
Published 2022“…In 2020, the Chinese government issued the "Opinions on Further Strengthening the Control of Plastic Pollution" forcing Chinese food and beverage takeaways to provide consumers with eco-friendly cutlery that meets the regulations. …”
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