Due to weather and working/operational conditions, plastic degradation produces toxic and
non-biodegradable nano and microplastics (N/M-Ps, ranging from 10 nm to 5 mm), and over …

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have gained increasing attention in
environmental research due to their ubiquitousness and potential impacts on natural …

The viability of pyrolysis technology for chemical recycling of plastics is challenged by the
presence of PVC in real-world mixed plastic wastes. This study aims to investigate catalytic …

Background This review reveals the role of linear economy prevalence and mismanagement
practices in plastic pollution of aquatic and terrestrial environments and related knowledge …

The presence of microplastics (MPs) in the environment poses a serious threat to both
human health and ecosystems. MPs are small plastic particles that originate from various …

Through an extensive literature review, this study determines the COVID-19 pandemic's
impacts and challenges on worldwide waste management for sustainable development. The …

Indian Railways (IR) is the third largest in the world and an economic transportation mode in
India. A recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India revealed …

With nearly 40% of the total plastics produced being used for packaging, up to five trillion
plastic bags are consumed in the world annually. The inadequate disposal of plastic waste …

Since the 1950s, usage of plastic's ubiquity and durability have fostered significant
microplastic pollution, set to double in oceans by 2030. Originating from diverse sources …

Landfill leachate treatment (LLT) processes contribute to the release of microplastics (MPs)
into surface waters during solid waste disposal. These MPs can be transported and …