With 4 to 12 million tons of plastic entering the marine environment each year, plastic
pollution has become one of the most ubiquitous sources of pollution of the Anthropocene …

Scientific research over the past decade has demonstrated that plastic in our oceans has
detrimental consequences for marine life at all trophic levels. As countries negotiate an …

Bioplastics are promoted as safer alternatives to tackle the long-term persistence of
conventional plastics. However, information on the potential release of additives and non …

Tire-wear particles (TWPs) are potential source of microplastic (MP) pollution in marine
environments. Although the hazardous effects of MPs on marine biota have received …

Most pharmaceuticals are stored in synthetic polymer bottles, manufactured using
polyethylene as the base material. The toxicological impact of pharmaceutical container …

Plastic is one of the most ubiquitous sources of both contamination and pollution of the
Anthropocene, and accumulates virtually everywhere on the planet. As such, plastic …

Particles from tires are a major fraction of microplastic pollution. They contain a wide range
of chemical additives that can leach into the water and be harmful to aquatic organisms. In …

Post-consumer recycled plastics (PCRP) have been increasingly utilized in asphalt
pavement applications as the world moves towards a circular economy. However, it is …

6PPD-quinone (6PPD-Q) is frequently detected in various environmental media, and the
environmentally relevant concentrations can be fatal to Oncorhynchus mykiss. Notably …

The ingredients of tire-rubber products include a complex range of chemicals additives, most
of which are leached into surrounding water as unmeasured toxicants with unexplored …