Current State of Microplastics Research in SAARC Countries—A Review

K. Amrutha; K. Amrutha; Vishnu Unnikrishnan; Sachin Shajikumar; Anish Kumar Warrier

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-0297-9_2

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Current State of Microplastics Research in SAARC Countries—A Review

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K. Amrutha, K. Amrutha, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Sachin Shajikumar, Anish Kumar Warrier

Summary

Researchers reviewed the current state of microplastics research across SAARC countries, finding significant data gaps in monitoring, limited regional policy frameworks, and growing contamination in both aquatic and terrestrial environments that threaten the health of ecosystems and populations across South Asia.

In recent decades, plastic has become an inevitable part of human life. It is found to be more suitable for various applications than any other materials due to its longevity, being lightweight, and versatility. However, it comes with its own set of problems to the...

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