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Disposable Polymer Packaging: A Problem without a Solution?
AbstractThe growth in the production of synthetic polymers is accompanied by an increase in the amount of polymer waste, which adversely affects the...
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Plastics derived from disposable greenhouse plastic films and irrigation pipes in agricultural soils: a case study from Turkey
Plastics are ubiquitous. It has been used in human activities, from agriculture to packaging, infrastructure, and health. The wide range of usage...
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Impact of disposable mask microplastics pollution on the aquatic environment and microalgae growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has mandated people to use medical masks to protect the public. However the improper management of disposable mask waste has...
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Microbial Consumption of Plastics: A Prospective Solution for Plastic Mitigation
In our current lifestyle, plastics place a very important role; therefore, its gathering in the environment is major alarms that harm the human...
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Plastic Pollution During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Disaster in the Making
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all spheres of human life and the global environmental parameters to a large extent. Research studies by...
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Recycling of disposable single-use face masks to mitigate microfiber pollution
The effectiveness of disposable masks in mitigating the transmission of COVID-19 infection increased the consumption of masks. The cheaper cost and...
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Plastic Waste: Solution for Paving Sustainable Roads
Nowadays every recent advancement or technology comes with the title of ecofriendly, sustainable, green approach, environment benign. Plastic, some...
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Plastic Waste and Its Eco-Friendly Management
The impact of plastic waste on the environment is significant. Plastic waste can take hundreds of years to decompose, and it can cause harm to...
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Recycling COVID-19 health care wastes in bitumen modification: a case of disposable medical gloves
Disposable medical gloves (DMGs) have long been used to mitigate the risk of direct exposure to diverse microorganisms and body fluids; hence, they...
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Various Processes to Convert Plastic Waste into Building Materials
The disposal of waste plastic seriously threatens the ecosystem, which contributes to pollution and global warming. Global plastic utilization is...
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Recycling potential of medical plastic waste
Medical plastic waste threatens the environment and human health if not properly handled and disposed of. This study used field visits,...
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Performance analysis of paver blocks manufactured with an incorporation of waste from the disposable straw industry
Civil construction has been seeking sustainable practices with the insertion of waste in their products. The objective of this work is to study for...
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Life cycle environmental impacts of disposable medical masks
A massive increase in the use and production of masks worldwide has been seen in the current COVID-19 pandemic, which has contributed to reducing the...
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Constraints of Conventional Strategies in Managing Plastic Waste and Future Challenges
In recent years, managing plastic garbage has become one of the most important environmental challenges. Conventional approaches that have been used...
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Quantifying plastic waste generation in Aizawl city, India: waste management and its impact on human and environmental health
Plastic wastes in recent years have become a menace owing to population pressure and high demand of various plastic products in daily use. A study...
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Combatting Plastic Contamination: Strategies for Removing Microplastic from Water Resources
The rise in the amount of microplastics present in aquatic habitats has developed into a major ecological concern in recent times. Microplastics are...
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Exploring the release mechanism of micro/nanoplastics from different layers of masks in water: towards reduction of plastic contamination in masks
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a substantial quantity of disposable face masks was discarded, consisting of three layers of nonwoven fabric. However,...
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A Comprehensive Review on Handling of Plastic Waste For Energy Generation—Current Status and Future Challenges
The growing global concern regarding plastic waste pollution and its detrimental environmental impact has prompted significant research and...
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Plastic Polymers and Their Impact on the Environment: An Assessment
In this chapter, environmental policy impact is discussed considering biodegradable plastic polymers. An attempt is made to study various elements,...
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Polymer Types of Microplastic in Coastal Areas
The tendency for plastic leakage into the environment is increasing, and researchers struggle to detect the increase of plastic particles in marine...