Microplastics have been proven to be one of the critical environmental pollution issues.
Moreover, microfibers, the most prominent form of microplastics in the environment, have …

Domestic laundering of textiles is being increasingly recognised as a significant source of
microfibre pollution. Reliable quantification of microfibre release is necessary to …

Microplastics were frequently detected in the ocean, freshwater environment and
wastewater treatment plants. This study aims to fill up the knowledge gap of microplastic …

It is now known that the Mediterranean Sea currently is one of the major hotspot for
microplastics (MPs;< 5 mm) pollution and that the risks will be even more pronounced in the …

In recent years, interest in the impact of environmental pollutants on the ecosystem has
increased significantly, with particular attention being paid to the relationship between …

Microplastics (MPs) are recognized as an increasing threat to the marine environment, but
little is known about their effects on benthic organisms, including sea urchins, when …

The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) and phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in wild purple sea
urchins (Paracentrotus lividus) of Sardinia (Italy, Western Mediterranean Sea) was surveyed …

Microplastic fibre (MPF) pollution is a pressing concern that demands urgent attention.
These tiny synthetic textile fibres can be found in various ecosystems, including water and …

Trends in the textile industry show a continuous increase in the production and sale of textile
materials, which in turn generates a huge amount of discarded clothing every year. This has …

Abstract This Assessment Update by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) considers the interactive effects of …