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Contamination by plastics and microplastics: (re)knowing the lived reality.
Summary
This Brazilian literature review examines the environmental impact of plastics and microplastics across different pollution scenarios, discussing the history of plastic production and consumption, relevant environmental legislation, and the importance of recycling in addressing plastic contamination.
A revolução industrial e o processo de globalização desencadearam uma série de benefícios para a humanidade, todavia o aumento do consumo e a produção em larga escala levantaram questões ambientais importantes. Nesse cenário, o plástico é um produto de baixo custo, amplamente utilizado na fabricação de diversas embalagens, bolsas, acessórios, eletrodomésticos, entre outros produtos industrializados, todavia seu descarte incorreto e acúmulo no meio ambiente têm se tornado um problema. Este trabalho busca discutir acerca do impacto ambiental gerado por plásticos e microplásticos nos diferentes cenários de poluição e contaminação a partir de uma revisão de literatura. Levantou-se informações acerca da produção, do consumo e do descarte do plástico nos tempos modernos, além disso pontuou-se informações relevantes sobre as leis ambientais envolvidas no assunto e sobre a importância da reciclagem. Espera-se, com isso, reunir informações acessíveis para toda a população, uma vez que a manutenção do meio ambiente é de responsabilidade coletiva.
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