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ClearEnvironmental Management Systems and Microplastic Pollution: Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice
This review examined how environmental management systems can be applied to address microplastic pollution, bridging the gap between scientific research, corporate practice, and regulatory policy. The authors found that voluntary management frameworks and ISO-aligned approaches offer practical pathways for industry to reduce microplastic emissions, though mandatory regulatory standards are ultimately needed for systemic change.
Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste: Strategies for Sustainable Management
This systematic review summarizes the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste and evaluates strategies for sustainable management. It highlights that plastic pollution threatens ecosystems and human health through microplastic contamination, and examines approaches like recycling, biodegradable alternatives, and policy interventions to reduce exposure.
Developing Traceability Systems for Effective Circular Economy of Plastic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This meta-analysis pools data from multiple studies on traceability systems that track plastic through its lifecycle, from production to recycling. Better tracking of plastics could reduce waste and microplastic pollution by improving recycling quality and keeping more plastic out of the environment.
Environmental Management and Its Impact on CSR Activities in the Field of Sustainable Development
This is a corporate social responsibility and sustainability study focused on the textile and clothing industry's environmental management practices; it is not a microplastics research paper.
The impact of environmental management on the growth of the bottled water industry in Indonesia (Case study: sales of disposable gallons)
This study investigated how environmental management practices affect plastic waste generation and microplastic pollution associated with agricultural and industrial operations. The findings suggest that stronger environmental governance leads to measurable reductions in plastic waste entering natural systems.
A systematic analysis of European markers of balanced environmental management under the conditions of economic circularity
Researchers analyzed European environmental management markers under circular economy conditions, examining environmental pollution indicators including microplastics and proposing an iron oxide-based technological method for treating wastewater contaminated with estrogens, microplastics, and oil.
Sustainability within a global environmental change context
This book chapter summarizes the key human drivers of environmental change—including plastic and microplastic pollution—and introduces ecosystem services as the framework for understanding how human activities disrupt the natural systems that sustain life. It provides conceptual context for sustainability education rather than original empirical findings.
An Examination of Microplastics: Environmental Impact, Sustainability, and Recyclability Innovation
This paper examined the environmental impact of microplastics, sustainability implications of current plastic use, and recycling options to address the plastic pollution crisis. It called for a transition toward circular economy approaches that reduce primary plastic production and increase recycled content.
Sustentabilidade no processo produtivo da indústria cosmética: uma revisão da literatura
This systematic literature review examined sustainability practices in the cosmetics industry, including the growing concern over microplastic ingredients in cosmetic products. The review identified trends toward greener formulations, sustainable packaging, and consumer-driven pressure for environmental responsibility. The cosmetics sector is increasingly recognizing its environmental impact and exploring alternatives to synthetic microplastics.
Green business process management for business sustainability: A case study of manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Germany
Researchers assessed sustainability practices at ten small manufacturing companies in Germany and found that while many had green attitudes, most lacked the structured processes, governance, and monitoring needed to meaningfully reduce their environmental impact — suggesting a process-focused management model could accelerate progress.
A Critical Analysis of the Rising Global Demand of Plastics and its Adverse Impact on Environmental Sustainability
This critical review examined global trends in plastic demand and mismanaged plastic waste, identifying the top contributing countries and evaluating plastic replacement alternatives, arguing that reducing consumption and improving waste management infrastructure are more impactful than material substitution alone.
Use of Qualitative Tools for Evaluating the Implementation of Green Design in Industries
This review evaluates qualitative tools used to assess how well industries have implemented green design and supply chain management practices. While not directly about microplastics, better green design in manufacturing can reduce plastic waste at the source and lower environmental contamination.
Microplastics in aquatic ecosystems: Detection, source tracing, and sustainable management strategies
This review paper summarizes what we know about microplastics in water environments, including how they spread, how to detect them, and how to manage the problem. It highlights that microplastics can carry toxic substances and calls for stronger global policies and new cleanup methods like biodegradation to protect ecosystems and human health.
Circular economy, bioeconomy, and sustainable development goals: a systematic literature review
Researchers conducted a systematic review of 649 studies examining how circular economy and bioeconomy concepts contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They found that while these approaches show promise for addressing environmental challenges including plastic waste, most research has focused on a limited set of goals and lacks empirical data. The study identifies key research gaps, including the need for more studies on economic and social impacts in developing countries.
Investigating Employee Green Behavior through Perceived Organizational Support for the Environment in the Hotel Industry
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it studies how organizational support for environmental practices influences employees' green behaviors in Bangladeshi hotels.
Recycling of Plastics as a Strategy to Reduce Life Cycle GHG Emission, Microplastics and Resource Depletion
This study quantified the environmental benefits of recycling widely consumed plastic polymers, demonstrating that increased plastic recycling significantly reduces life cycle greenhouse gas emissions, microplastic pollution, and resource depletion.
Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions
This review examines the impacts of plastic pollution on ecosystem services and sustainable development goals across terrestrial and aquatic environments. The study highlights that only about 9% of global plastic production is recycled, and recommends circular economy approaches, life cycle assessments, and stronger policy interventions to address the growing plastic waste crisis.
Microplastics: Environmental Issues and Their Management
This review covers the environmental hazards of microplastics, their accumulation in soils, water bodies, and living organisms, and management strategies for reducing plastic waste. Global plastic production has grown from 2 million tons in 1950 to 380 million tons annually, with much ending up as persistent environmental pollution.
A systematic review of industrial wastewater management: Evaluating challenges and enablers
This systematic review of 66 studies on industrial wastewater management found that while treatment technologies are advancing, major challenges remain in regulation enforcement, cost-effectiveness, and integration of circular economy principles. The research highlights that inadequate industrial wastewater treatment is a significant source of environmental pollutants, including microplastics, entering waterways.
Sustainable Assessment of the Environmental Activities of Major Cosmetics and Personal Care Companies
This paper is not directly about microplastics; it assesses the environmental sustainability activities of major cosmetics and personal care companies, including OEM/ODM manufacturers and retailers, covering broad issues like climate change, waste, and water use.
What are the valuable lessons from global research on environmental literacy in the last two decades? A systematic literature review
This paper is not about microplastics; it is a systematic literature review of global research on environmental literacy in education over the past two decades, analyzing publication trends and teaching approaches.
Microplastics in the ecosystems: Impacts on environmental sustainability
This review examines the widespread contamination of ecosystems by microplastics, discussing how MPs from agricultural inputs and plastic containers accumulate in soil, water, and organisms, posing significant ecological and health risks.
Aligning ESG Ratings and SDGs in the MENA Region: Challenges and Insights Through a Fuzzy Delphi Multi-Criteria Approach
Researchers examined the alignment between ESG ratings and sustainable development goals across the Middle East and North Africa region using a multi-criteria analytical approach. While the study primarily addresses corporate sustainability governance rather than microplastics directly, it relates to broader environmental management frameworks. The findings identify key challenges in integrating environmental and social metrics into government debt assessment in the region.
A comprehensive critical review of Life Cycle Assessment applied to thermoplastic polymers for mechanical and electronic engineering
This review provides the first critical analysis of how life cycle assessment methodology has been applied to technical thermoplastic polymers used in mechanical and electronic engineering. Researchers identified gaps in existing studies and highlighted the formation of microplastics during production, use, and disposal as a critical but often overlooked environmental concern. The study offers practical recommendations for improving future environmental assessments of engineering plastics.