Assessment of Microplastics Marine Pollution from an Environmental NGO’s Point of View: The First Study About the Widespread Presence of Plastic Pellets Along the Italian Coast

Stefania Di Vito; Giorgio Zampetti; Maria Sighicelli; Serena Carpentieri; Loris Pietrelli

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-71279-6_7

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Assessment of Microplastics Marine Pollution from an Environmental NGO’s Point of View: The First Study About the Widespread Presence of Plastic Pellets Along the Italian Coast

Springer water 2017 3 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.

Stefania Di Vito, Giorgio Zampetti, Maria Sighicelli, Serena Carpentieri, Loris Pietrelli

Summary

Plastic pellets (nurdles), the raw industrial feedstock for plastic manufacturing, were found extensively along Italian coastlines, representing a largely overlooked primary source of marine microplastic contamination. Accidental spills during transport and poor handling practices drive this pollution pathway, pointing to the need for stricter industrial controls.

Raw materials used for the fabrication of plastic products, namely pellets or nurdles are an important source of microplastics dispersed in the marine environment. They can reach the environment for accidental loss during transportation or as result of an improper...

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