Toxic Chemicals and Persistent Organic Pollutants Associated with Micro-and Nanoplastics Pollution

Okoye, Charles Obinwanne; Addey, Charles Izuma; Oderinde, Olayinka; Okoro, Joseph Onyekwere; Uwamungu, Jean Yves; Ikechukwu, Chukwudozie Kingsley; Okeke, Emmanuel Sunday; Ejeromedoghene, Onome; Odii, Elijah Chibueze

doi:10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100310

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“…LCA generates information to be used in decision-making related to product development and ecodesign, improvements to the production system and product choice at the consumer level. Biopolymers have potential for application in the food, chemical, nanotechnology, biotechnology, medicine and textile industries [ 28 , 29 ].…”

Section: Environmental Problems Associated With the Cosmetics Industrymentioning

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“…In addition, approximately 50% of plastics are associated with aggressive chemical monomers and by-products that can cause irreversible environmental consequences. Part of the plastic material, in the course of its degradation, becomes microparticles, known as microplastics (MPs), which further highlights the need for the appropriate management of plastic [ 29 ].…”

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Plastics and Microplastic in the Cosmetic Industry: Aggregating Sustainable Actions Aimed at Alignment and Interaction with UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Excessive use of petroleum derivatives in cosmetics, whether in compositions or packaging, predominating the use of plastics, parabens, microplastics and other polymers, has had negative environmental impacts. The cosmetics market has gained prominence in recent years and bioeconomy and circular economy policies are putting pressure on the market to use bio-based and biodegradable materials. In this context, the objective of this review article is to provide an overview of how the aggregation of sustainable actions in the cosmetic industry contributes to the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda and how this can serve as a guide in building a more resilient and sustainable society. For that, the generation of residues during the production processes was examined and the environmental problems generated by the cosmetic industry were addressed. Then, the role of aggregating sustainable actions and innovations with regard to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the cosmetic industry were evaluated.

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Section: Environmental Problems Associated With the Cosmetics Industrymentioning

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Plastics and Microplastic in the Cosmetic Industry: Aggregating Sustainable Actions Aimed at Alignment and Interaction with UN Sustainable Development Goals

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“…Finally, some materials (PBAT, PHBV, etc.) could act as the sole carbon source for bacteria, while others (PLA and PBS) could not [67] , which might be caused by the difference in the uptake ability of microorganisms to hydrolysates.…”

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Biodegradable plastics in the marine environment: a potential source of risk?

Chen¹

2022

Water Emerg Contam Nanoplastics

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The marine environment is facing the threat of increasing plastic pollution, especially from disposable plastics. Presently, governments worldwide are promoting policies to restrict or prohibit conventional plastics. As one hopeful alternative to conventional disposable/non-durable plastics, biodegradable plastics have attracted much attention and controversy in terms of their definition, environmental impact, and environmental significance, as they may be widely used. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the facts about biodegradable plastics, understand the current knowledge gaps, and identify promising fields of relevant research. This review briefly introduces some common biodegradable plastics, their mechanisms of biodegradation, indicators for the biodegradation process, and factors concerning biodegradability and summarizes studies on the biodegradation of biodegradable plastics in the marine environment. The lifespan of biodegradable plastics varies greatly due to their compositions/properties as well as significant differences in the marine environment. Then, the potential risks of biodegradable plastics, including the release of pollutants (micro/nanoplastics, degradation products, and additives), adsorption-desorption of pollutants (pesticide, etc.), and their impact on biomes and biogeochemical cycles are discussed, fully revealing their possible impacts on the marine environment. It is believed that, in addition to the waste of resources, a high abundance of microplastics, toxic leachates, and complex effects on habitats and the environment may also cause problems for the marine environment as a result of the widespread and inappropriate use of biodegradable plastics. Based on the discussion, some constructive suggestions on how to use biodegradable plastics reasonably and prudently in the future are put forward.

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“…They have a diameter of fewer than 5 m, are made up of various chemical constituents, and can be found in environmental compartments [ 1 ]. Ecosystems receive plastic pollution in 1.15–2.41 million tonnes per year [ 2 , 3 ]. The degradation, weathering or expsore of plastic frgaments to ultraviolet light results to the formation of MPs and NPs [ [4] , [5] , [6] ].…”

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Micro and nanoplastics ravaging our agroecosystem: A review of occurrence, fate, ecological impacts, detection, remediation, and prospects

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Addey³

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Toxic Chemicals and Persistent Organic Pollutants Associated with Micro-and Nanoplastics Pollution

Cited by 62 publications

References 259 publications

Plastics and Microplastic in the Cosmetic Industry: Aggregating Sustainable Actions Aimed at Alignment and Interaction with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Plastics and Microplastic in the Cosmetic Industry: Aggregating Sustainable Actions Aimed at Alignment and Interaction with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Biodegradable plastics in the marine environment: a potential source of risk?

Micro and nanoplastics ravaging our agroecosystem: A review of occurrence, fate, ecological impacts, detection, remediation, and prospects

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