Plastics are fossil fuel-derived products. The emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) during
different processes involved in the lifecycle of plastic-related products are a significant threat …

Over the years, the vaste expansion of plastic manufacturing has dramatically increased the
environmental impact of microplastics [MPs] and nanoplastics [NPs], making them a threat to …

Contamination with anthropogenic debris, such as plastic and paint particles, has been
widely investigated in the global marine environment. However, there is a lack of information …

Over the last years there has been significant research on the presence and effects of
plastics in terrestrial systems. Here we summarize current research findings on the effects of …

Investigations of the physicochemical degradation of personal protective equipment (PPE)
under controlled environmental conditions are largely lacking. Here the chemical and …

Among the indirect environmental impacts generated by the global COVID-19 pandemic,
contamination with personal protective equipment (PPE), like face masks, may be one of the …

Microplastics (Mps) pose a significant environmental challenge with global implications. To
examine the effect of Mps on coastal and oceanic surface waters, as well as in marine …

The global accumulation of plastic waste has reached crisis levels. The diverse and
multilayered impacts of plastic on biological health prompts an evaluation of these effects …

Abstract Micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs), emerging as pervasive environmental pollutants,
present multifaceted threats to diverse ecosystems. This review critically examines the ability …

A baseline survey for floating microplastics (MPs) in the vicinity of a marine protected area
and semi-enclosed bay of northern Peru was carried out. An average concentration of 0.22 …