Recycling of Marine Litter and Ocean Plastics: A Vital Sustainable Solution for Increasing Ecology and Health Problem

Kumartasli, Sedat; Avinç, Ozan

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-38013-7_6

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“…Microplastics are widely available due to poor waste management. Littering, illegal dumping, and poor recycling facilities unleash plastic debris into waterways [21,22]. Larger plastic particles disintegrate and shatter into microplastics in the water.…”

Section: Factors Affecting the Abundance And Persistence Of Microplas...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Microplastic (MP) Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Impact on Aquatic Animals

Bhusare,

Satkar,

Sahu

et al. 2024

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Microplastics found in aquatic environments worldwide, often exceed the abundance of aquatic animals. The exponential growth in synthetic plastic production and inadequate waste management practices have resulted in a significant increase in plastic waste in our aquatic environments. Consequently, microplastics, defined as particles smaller than 5 millimetres, have become pervasive in both seawater and freshwater ecosystems, emerging as a concerning new type of contaminant. Sources of microplastics in aquatic systems are diverse, with wastewater treatment plants being a primary contributor. Microplastic abundance varies widely by location, ranging from over 1 million pieces per cubic meter to less than one piece in 100 cubic meters. Microplastics pose various harmful effects on humans and other organisms, primarily through entanglement and ingestion. Moreover, they serve as carriers of toxins such as industrial additives and persistent contaminants, which can lead to significant health issues for humans. Studies on fish have demonstrated the bioaccumulation of microplastics and associated toxins, resulting in intestinal damage and metabolic profile alterations. Additionally, microplastics serve as vectors of toxic substances to a range of aquatic and avian species, including invertebrates, fishes, herpetofauna, and waterfowl. Despite growing awareness and concerted efforts to address plastic pollution, the persistence and complexity of the microplastic paradox demand innovative solutions and interdisciplinary approaches. By navigating this ecological conundrum with scientific rigor, societal engagement, and collective action, we can forge a path towards a more sustainable future, where water bodies thrive free from the scourge of plastic pollution.

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Section: Factors Affecting the Abundance And Persistence Of Microplas...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Microplastic (MP) Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Impact on Aquatic Animals

Bhusare,

Satkar,

Sahu

et al. 2024

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“…This does bring more opportunities to the packaging industry, but the increase in cost is a real problem. More importantly, a large amount of literature shows that the extensive use of PET will bring harm to the environment and human health [48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57]. In terms of the environment, Ajaj et al [48] proposed that floatable plastics can affect water quality by increasing the risk of regional flooding.…”

Section: Materials Optimizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thompson et al [49] put forward that the use of plastics is unsustainable, considering the reduction of fossil fuel reserves and the limited ability to treat landfill waste. Kumartasli and Avinc [50] focused on the ocean and pointed out that plastics, as one of the most important components of marine debris, would cause great damage to natural habitats and ecosystems.In addition, it is worth noting that PET can leach out chemicals harmful to health, such as antimony trioxide, bisphenol A and phthalates [54][55][56][57]. Cooper and Harrison [55] found that the temperature in closed spaces (such as cars) in summer will promote antimony leaching from water, which will bring along physiological discomfort, reproductive damage and potential mutagenicity and carcinogenesis.…”

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Advances in Polyethylene Terephthalate Beverage Bottle Optimization: A Mini Review

et al. 2022

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Compared with other materials, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has high transparency, excellent physical and mechanical properties in a wide temperature range and good hygiene and safety, so it is widely used in the packaging industry, especially in the packaging of beverages and foods. The optimization of PET bottles is mainly reflected in three aspects: material optimization, structure optimization and process optimization, among which there is much research on material optimization and process optimization, but there is no complete overview on structure optimization. A summary of structural optimization is necessary. Aiming at structural optimization, the finite element method is a useful supplement to the beverage packaging industry. By combining the computer-aided design technology and using finite element software for finite element simulation, researchers can replace the experimental test in the pre-research design stage, predict the effect and save cost. This review summarizes the development of PET bottles for beverage packaging, summarizes various optimization methods for preventing stress cracking in beverage packaging, and especially focuses on comparing and evaluating the effects of several optimization methods for packaging structure. Finally, the future development of all kinds of optimization based on structural optimization in the field of beverage packaging is comprehensively discussed, including personalized design, the combination of various methods and the introduction of actual impact factor calculation.

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“…However, in areas where this approach is not feasible, mechanical cleaning actions should be carried out considering how to manage not only all collected items but also the large amount of sand removed accidentally (up to 70% in dry weight of all material in the study beach). For example, wrack can be disposed appropriately for further use (e.g., soil fertilization and energy production), while a fraction of plastics could be recycled in a virtuous way to cut back its greenhouse gas emissions according to circular economy principles (Löhr et al, 2017;Kumartasli and Avinc, 2020). On the other hand, sand could be used as a valuable resource (Robbe et al, 2021), for example it could be redistributed in areas suffering erosion in nature-based projects for coastal protection ).…”

Section: Beach Litter Management Implicationsmentioning

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Impact of storms and proximity to entry points on marine litter and wrack accumulation along Mediterranean beaches: Management implications

Menicagli

Battisti

Balestri

et al. 2022

Science of The Total Environment

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Recycling of Marine Litter and Ocean Plastics: A Vital Sustainable Solution for Increasing Ecology and Health Problem

Cited by 18 publications

References 47 publications

Microplastic (MP) Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Impact on Aquatic Animals

Microplastic (MP) Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Impact on Aquatic Animals

Advances in Polyethylene Terephthalate Beverage Bottle Optimization: A Mini Review

Impact of storms and proximity to entry points on marine litter and wrack accumulation along Mediterranean beaches: Management implications

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