In the Anthropocene, plastic pollution is a worldwide concern that must be tackled from
different viewpoints, bringing together different areas of science. Microbial transformation of …

The global utilization of single-use, non-biodegradable plastics, such as bottles made of
polyethylene terephthalate (PET), has contributed to catastrophic levels of plastic pollution …

Management of plastic waste is becoming a serious global environmental issue. Plastic
pollution threatens a wide variety of ecosystems and brings damaging repercussions for …

The involvement of microorganisms in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) degradation is
widely studied across the globe. Even though soil, landfills, and garbage dumps are …

Biotechnological treatment of plastic waste has gathered substantial attention as an efficient
and generally greener approach for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) depolymerization and …

Plastics have quickly become an integral part of modern life. Due to excessive production
and improper waste disposal, they are recognized as contaminants present in practically all …

Plastic materials, including microplastics, accumulate in all types of ecosystems, even in
remote and cold environments such as the European Alps. This pollution poses a risk for the …

Plastic pollution in the terrestrial environment is emerging as another significant human-
made threat to ecosystem function and health. Plastic contamination can range from the …

The plastic materials are recalcitrant in the open environment, surviving longer without
complete remediation. The current disposal methods of used plastic material are not …