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Human Health Effects
Marine & Wildlife
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Ecotoxicological Impact of Plastic Waste on Marine Flora
2022
3 citations
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Bhushan P. Bhusare,
Vasudeo Zambare,
Tasadoq Hussain Jaweed,
Mohd. Shahnawaz
Summary
Researchers reviewed how plastic pollution — with global production reaching 359 million metric tons in 2018 and only 9% recycled — is causing widespread harm to marine plant life, threatening ocean ecosystems that underpin the global food chain.
Worldwide, plastic pollution is a prioritized, pressing and environmental concern. Due to the multisectoral application of plastic, globally plastic production is 359 metric tons (MT) in 2018. Out of these 12% plastic are incinerated, only 9% are recycled and the...