Plastic pollution and climate change have commonly been treated as two separate issues
and sometimes are even seen as competing. Here we present an alternative view that these …

The ubiquitous prevalence of microplastics pollution has raised concerns about
microplastics' potential risks and impacts on the global environment. However, the potential …

This research takes a holistic approach to considering the consequences of marine plastic
pollution. A semi-systematic literature review of 1191 data points provides the basis to …

This article surveys the politics of plastics through a reading and analysis of more than 180
scientific articles in the fields of environmental science and environmental studies. Despite …

Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …

This paper explores people's knowledge and understandings of microplastics; the role of
media in framing perceptions and socio-cultural dimensions to popular solutions to reduce …

Plastic pollution is considered to be among the greatest challenges the world faces. The
consumption and often uncontrolled disposal of single-use plastic packaging is regarded as …

The widespread use of disposable plastic straws cause serious environmental problems
and poses potential threats to human health, while paper straws, their most used …

Ocean plastic is a contemporary focal point of concern for the marine environment. However,
we argue there are bigger issues to address, including climate change and overfishing …

Understanding and engaging the public is key for ensuring the success of government and
industry initiatives aimed at addressing the problem of plastic waste. However, there has …