Purpose of review During the nineteenth and twentieth century, production and usage of
plastic material have increased and led to a serious problem for their non-degradable …

The extensive use of plastics in daily life has led to the generation of huge amounts of plastic
waste, which causes an enormous burden on the environment. More than half of the plastic …

The abundance of synthetic polymers has increased due to their uncontrolled utilization and
disposal in the environment. The recalcitrant nature of plastics leads to accumulation and …

Most microorganisms are used as a foundation of bioplastic production and also used for the
decomposition of plastics. Although bioplastics production is considered expensive than …

Polyolefins, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS), are
widely used plastics in our daily life. The excessive use of plastics and improper handling …

Low-Density polyethylene is subject to biodegradation using a fungal consortium comprising
of Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus oryzae under laboratory conditions …

The extreme degree of microplastics contamination and its negative impact on ecosystems
has become a serious and emerging global concern. Microplastics are mainly generated …

Low‐density polyethylene (LDPE) is potential source of environmental pollution. In this
study, biodegradation of LDPE was achieved by employing fungus and actinobacteria …

Polyethylene (PE) has been described as the most abundant plastic worldwide since it is
used for the manufacture of disposable recipients, such as bottles and bags. Consequently …

The current study aimed to devise eco-friendly, safe, and cost-effective strategies for
enhanced degradation of low-and high-density polyethylene (LDPE and HDPE) using newly …