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 …

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 …

Plastic additives are a diverse group of chemical compounds added to plastic products to
give them their unique physical-chemical properties. Persistent, mobile, and toxic (PMT) …

The widespread use of plastic packaging for storing, transporting, and conveniently
preparing or serving foodstuffs is significantly contributing to the global plastic pollution …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Plastics impact our daily lives. Unfortunately, it is the disuse and disposal of these items that
may affect us the greatest. Plastic, micro-and nano-sized particles, likely from bulk …

Increases in the global use of plastics have caused concerns regarding potential adverse
effects on human health. Plastic products contain hundreds of potentially toxic chemical …

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 …