Impact of Plastics on Environment

This research area assesses the environmental impacts of plastics, including chemical additives and their migration in ecosystems. It explores both the waste management and recycling challenges posed by plastics.

plastics
environmental impact
sustainability
waste management
recycling

31,833 papers

Parent topic: Water Quality and Environmental Management

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Top Papers

An Overview Of Chemical Additives Present In Plastics: Migration, Release, Fate And Environmental Impact During Their Use, Disposal And Recycling

2018 · 2,635 citations

Bio-char Sequestration In Terrestrial Ecosystems – A Review

2006 · 2,225 citations

Eco-efficient Cements: Potential Economically Viable Solutions For A low-CO2 Cement-Based Materials Industry

2018 · 1,819 citations

Targeting Consumers Who Are Willing To Pay More For Environmentally Friendly Products

2001 · 1,812 citations

Environmental And Health Hazard Ranking And Assessment Of Plastic Polymers Based On Chemical Composition

2011 · 1,661 citations

Human Consumption Of Microplastics

2019 · 1,653 citations

The Global Threat From Plastic Pollution

2021 · 1,539 citations

Costs And Carbon Emissions For Geopolymer Pastes In Comparison To Ordinary Portland Cement

2011 · 1,403 citations

Additive Manufacturing And Sustainability: An Exploratory Study Of The Advantages And Challenges

2016 · 1,319 citations

Microplastics In The Aquatic And Terrestrial Environment: Sources (With A Specific Focus On Personal Care Products), Fate And Effects

2016 · 1,292 citations

Biodegradability Of Plastics

2009 · 1,285 citations

Bioresponsive Materials

2016 · 1,219 citations

The Use Of Elemental Sulfur As An Alternative Feedstock For Polymeric Materials

2013 · 1,177 citations

Beyond Mechanical Recycling: Giving New Life To Plastic Waste

2020 · 1,153 citations

Plastic Mulching In Agriculture. Trading Short-Term Agronomic Benefits For Long-Term Soil Degradation?

2016 · 1,124 citations

Plastics Of The Future? The Impact Of Biodegradable Polymers On The Environment And On Society

2018 · 1,116 citations

Ionic Liquids: A Pathway To Environmental Acceptability

2011 · 1,077 citations

Evaluating Scenarios Toward Zero Plastic Pollution

2020 · 1,010 citations

Potential For Plastics To Transport Hydrophobic Contaminants

2007 · 1,005 citations

Polyethylene And Biodegradable Mulches For Agricultural Applications: A Review

2012 · 934 citations