Regional Regression Correlation Model of Microplastic Water Pollution Control Using Circular Economy Tools

Abstract

Water pollution caused by microplastics represents an important challenge for the environment and people’s health. The weak international regulations and standards in this domain support increased water pollution with microplastics. The literature is unsuccessful in establishing a common approach regarding this subject. The main objective of this research is to develop a new approach to necessary policies and ways of action to decrease water pollution caused by microplastics. In this context, we quantified the impact of European water pollution caused by microplastics in the circular economy. The main research methods used in the paper are meta-analysis, statistical analysis and an econometric approach. A new econometric model is developed in order to assist the decision makers in increasing efficiency of public policies regarding water pollution elimination. The main result of this study relies on combining, in an integrated way, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) data on microplastic water pollution and identifying relevant policies to combat this type of pollution.

Micro and nano plastics in fruits and vegetables: A review

“…The most identified polymers in the plastic particles from the environment are, polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyamide (PA), and polycarbonate (PC) [ 7 , 8 ]. Understanding the polymer types present in the plastic particles is crucial for pinpointing the origin of pollution.…”

“…The chemical composition also plays a significant role in the degradation and distribution of MPs and determines their fate in the environment. Hence, a comprehensive understanding of the chemical properties of various MPs is essential to grasp their behavior and devise effective preventive and corrective measures [ 7 , 8 ]. The general sources of MPs and NPs pollution are illustrated in Fig.…”

Insights into Anthropogenic Micro- and Nanoplastic Accumulation in Drinking Water Sources and Their Potential Effects on Human Health

“…The presence of MPs and NPs has been documented in the aquatic environment [16][17][18][19][20][21][22], food [23][24][25][26], soil [27][28][29] and air media worldwide [30,31]. Artificial turf used in sports fields and the degradation of larger plastic pieces from commercial packaging waste are the primary contributors to the presence of MP pollution in European waters [32]. The increase number in the number of scientific publications on the occurrence, detection, characterization and impact of MPs and NPs on aquatic organisms and human health indicates the true importance of these pollutants [33].…”