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Plastic Debris and the Marine Environment: Integrating Transformational Strategies in Achieving a Sustainable Environment
Summary
This review examines the sources, environmental pathways, and ecological impacts of marine plastic debris, and discusses transformational strategies including policy intervention, improved waste management, and alternative materials to achieve sustainable ocean management.
A significant quantity of plastic enters the world’s oceans as a result of human activity, which has serious impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Plastic is convenient for industrial production because it is relatively inexpensive, has chemically stable characteristics, and is decently water-resistant. The manufacturing of plastic is continuously increasing every year. The components which are frequently used in plastics include polystyrene, nylon, polyurethane, and polypropylene, among others, which are very harmful to the survival of organisms, human beings, and the environment. These plastic materials slowly, over time, disintegrate in the environment because of their physical, chemical, and biotechnological influences. Plastics are conveniently scattered under the impact of natural forces and end up in our day-to-day lives by entirely breaking down. This issue has the potential to jeopardize the health and structure of marine habitats. There are numerous 50risks to maritime life as a result of microplastic pollution, which has already sparked increasing concerns.
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