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Landfills and Mechanical-Biological Treatment (MBT) as Potential Sources of Microplastics
Original title: Звалища Та Механіко-біологічна Обробка (mbt) Як Потенційні Джерела Мікропластиків
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Landfills and the facilities that sort and process our trash (called mechanical-biological treatment plants) may be releasing tiny plastic particles called microplastics into the environment, according to this research. Since microplastics can end up in soil, water, and eventually our food and bodies, understanding where they come from—including our waste disposal systems—is an important step toward reducing our exposure to them. This paper reviews how and why these particles form and escape during trash processing, highlighting the need for better monitoring to protect both the environment and public health.
The paper addresses landfills and mechanical-biological treatment as potential sources of microplastics. It considers pathways for the formation and release of microplastic particles in waste-management systems. The study highlights the importance of monitoring microplastics for environmental risk assessment.
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