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 …

A steep rise in global plastic production and significant discharge of plastic waste are
expected in the near future. Plastics pose a threat to the ecosystem and human health …

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 …

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 …

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

Survey's the issues typically raised in discussions of sustainability and plastics Discusses
current issues not covered in detail previously such as ocean litter, migration of additives …

Background The global production and use of plastic materials has increased dramatically
since the 1960s and there is increasing evidence of human health impacts related to …

At a global scale, increasing human population and associated economic growth has lead to
an increase in the demand for consumable goods such as those made from polymer-based …

Driven by the growing concern about plastic pollution, countries have agreed to establish a
global plastic treaty addressing the full life cycle of plastics. However, while plastics are …