[HTML][HTML] Are bioplastics and plant-based materials safer than conventional plastics? In vitro toxicity and chemical composition

L Zimmermann, A Dombrowski, C Völker… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Plastics contain a complex mixture of known and unknown chemicals; some of which can be
toxic. Bioplastics and plant-based materials are marketed as sustainable alternative to …

Benchmarking the in vitro toxicity and chemical composition of plastic consumer products

L Zimmermann, G Dierkes, TA Ternes… - … science & technology, 2019 - ACS Publications
Plastics are known sources of chemical exposure and few, prominent plastic-associated
chemicals, such as bisphenol A and phthalates, have been thoroughly studied. However, a …

Plastic Food Packaging from Five Countries Contains Endocrine-and Metabolism-Disrupting Chemicals

S Stevens, M McPartland, Z Bartosova… - Environmental …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Plastics are complex chemical mixtures of polymers and various intentionally and
nonintentionally added substances. Despite the well-established links between certain …

Plastic Products Leach Chemicals That Induce In Vitro Toxicity under Realistic Use Conditions

L Zimmermann, Z Bartosova, K Braun… - … science & technology, 2021 - ACS Publications
Plastic products contain complex mixtures of extractable chemicals that can be toxic.
However, humans and wildlife will only be exposed to plastic chemicals that are released …

Deep dive into plastic monomers, additives, and processing aids

H Wiesinger, Z Wang, S Hellweg - Environmental science & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding the environmental impact and risks of organic additives in plastics: a call for sustained research and sustainable solutions

Z Wang, G Liang, S Jiang, F Wang, H Li, B Li… - Emerging …, 2024 - Elsevier
The pervasive use of plastics in modern society necessitates the incorporation of organic
additives to enhance their performance. However, the leachability of these additives and …

Organic additives in agricultural plastics and their impacts on soil ecosystems: Compared with conventional and biodegradable plastics

X Cao, Y Liang, J Jiang, A Mo, D He - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Biodegradable plastics (BDPs) are considered a sustainable alternative to conventional
plastics (CPs) in agriculture. However, the potential impact of BDPs, particularly regarding …

[HTML][HTML] Additives of plastics: Entry into the environment and potential risks to human and ecological health

NR Maddela, D Kakarla, K Venkateswarlu… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] The plastic health map: A systematic evidence map of human health studies on plastic-associated chemicals

BJ Seewoo, LM Goodes, L Mofflin, YR Mulders… - Environment …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Tackling the toxics in plastics packaging

J Muncke - PLoS Biology, 2021 - journals.plos.org
The widespread use of plastic packaging for storing, transporting, and conveniently
preparing or serving foodstuffs is significantly contributing to the global plastic pollution …