Over the last 60 years plastics production has increased manifold, owing to their
inexpensive, multipurpose, durable and lightweight nature. These characteristics have …

Historically, many additives and catalysts used in plastics were based on compounds of
toxic metals (and metalloids), like arsenic, cadmium, chromium (VI), and lead. Despite …

Global production of plastics is clearly on the increase and plastic products have become an
inextricable part of our everyday life. Over a short span of about 75 years plastics have …

Plastic additives comprise a plethora of substances that serve numerous purposes in the
plastic industry. These can be used to assist the molding of plastics and can contribute to …

A variety of chemical substances used in plastic production may be released throughout the
entire life cycle of the plastic, posing risks to human health, the environment, and recycling …

Plastic pollution is prevalent worldwide and has been highlighted as an issue of global
concern due to its harmful impacts on wildlife. The extent and mechanism by which plastic …

Global plastics production has reached 380 million metric tons in 2015, with around 40%
used for packaging. Plastic packaging is diverse and made of multiple polymers and …

Plastic packaging contains residues from substances used during manufacturing, such as
solvents, along with non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), such as impurities …

Abstract Since 1950 to 2018, about 6.3 billion tonnes of plastics have been produced
worldwide, 9% and 12% of which have been recycled and incinerated, respectively. Human …

The demand for high quality recycled polymers in the European plastic industry is on the
increase, likely due to the EU's Plastic Strategy intended to implement the circular economy …