Aug 2026· Sustainability· 0 citations· 207 references
Abstract
In recent years, plastic litter in marine ecosystems has emerged as a global concern. Consequently, efforts to control, mitigate, and remove micro- and macroplastics from marine systems have intensified. In order to thoroughly analyze this topic, the present work provides a comprehensive overview of various strategies aimed at reducing plastic waste pollution spread in marine areas. Based on this, worldwide regulations limiting single-use plastic (SUP) products and microplastics in health care products were discussed. Further attention was also paid to bioplastic production as a potential alternative to non-degradable ones, with particular attention to their different degradability rates in various environmental compartments. Finally, strategies for the reduction in plastic pollution were specifically analyzed through a review of plastic litter collection/removal systems from beaches and the marine environment as well as different waterways. According to the above-mentioned aspects, this work highlights the significance of marine plastic litter pollution and provides support for the identification and selection of effective strategies for the mitigation of the impact of such litter on the environment.
Microplastics (MPs) are one of the emerging contaminants(ECs), which are produced wide range of human activities, and due to their persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity they increasingly threaten the environment and have a negative impact on human health. This review presents the available literature regarding sour...
Anchal Tripathi, Anjali Rajput, Vikas Sharma et al.· BIO Web of Conferences· 0 citations
Microplastics have emerged as a persistent and prevalent threat to human health and the marine environment due to their widespread use and poor management, including low recycling rates, inadequate waste management, improper disposal, and inadequate control of plastic leakage into the environment. Plastic pollution is...
Muhammad Hubab, Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti, M. N. Daly Yahia· Water· 0 citations
Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that have become a growing environmental concern due to their persistence and widespread distribution. They originate from diverse sources, including laundry detergents, vehicle tires, cosmetic microbeads, and the degradation of larger plastics through ultraviolet r...
Diana Aline Gomes, L. F. Cusioli, L. Nishi et al.· Sustainability· 0 citations
Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive in the environment, posing a significant global environmental challenge. Agricultural ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to MP contamination due to the extensive use of plastics in farming practices. This issue is further aggravated by the application of organic fertilizers, slud...
Safae ER. Raouan, H. Bellouk, Imane Er Raouan et al.· CABI Reviews· 0 citations
Research into the degradation of bio-based teabags, often touted as eco-friendly alternatives to
plastic, is crucial due to concerns about microplastic pollution. Materials like polylactic acid
(PLA), cellulose, and hemp are used to reduce plastic waste, but their biodegradability and
potential for microplastic rele...
R. B. Donatus· INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHE...· 0 citations
The presence of plastic marine litter (ML) and its associated negative environmental impacts have been documented in all existing parts of the marine and coastal environment, including protected areas (PAs). The aim of this study is to identify gaps in existing research related to the lack of standardization of methods...
G. Muratov, E. Abakumov· Pollutants· 0 citations
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