Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plastic waste exposed to
the environment creates problems and is of significant concern for all life forms. Plastic …

Abstract Single-use plastics (SUPs), invented for the modern “throwaway society,” are
intended to be used only once. They are being increasingly produced and used globally …

Microplastics (MPs) are contaminants of emerging concern that have gained considerable
attention during the last few decades due to their adverse impact on living organisms and …

Plastic waste is increasing rapidly due to urbanisation and globalization. In recent decades,
plastic usage increased, and the upward trend is expected to continue. Only 9% of the 7 …

Plastic waste is becoming extremely threatening to the environment due to their high
quantities generated which pose serious harm to both the environment and its inhabitants. A …

The accumulation of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems has raised concerns because of their adverse effects on ecosystem functions …

Plastic waste (PW) is one of the most rapid-growing waste streams in municipal solid waste
all over the world. India has become a global player in the plastic value chain. Despite low …

Investigations of the physicochemical degradation of personal protective equipment (PPE)
under controlled environmental conditions are largely lacking. Here the chemical and …

Excessive exploitation, negligence, non-degradable nature, and physical and chemical
properties of plastic waste have resulted in a massive pollution load into the environment …

Lack of providing sustainable solutions towards resource efficiency through product-life
extension, redistribution, remanufacturing, recycling, as well as re-engineering of wastes to …