Plastic is a ubiquitous material used across the globe. It easily transported to various habitats and can then be ingested by animals, with potential bioaccumulate up food chain further. Although classified as solid waste, some plastics considered hazardous waste due chemicals in production process those that adsorbed, such hydrophobic pollutants seawater. Plastics break down into secondary par...

the study was undertaken with the objectives to: (1) study the present status of plastic waste management and the existing phnom penh household willingness and their influence factors to segregate plastics for recycling and reuse (plastics & non plastics); (2) study how other cities encouraged and obtained the participation of their population in plastics recycling and reuse and (3) recommend w...

In this work, a complete sorting and characterization of dirty non-recyclable mixed plastic (plasmix fraction) from municipal solid waste was performed. The procedure comprised visual inspection identification the materials presented in bales, subsequent moisture dirt content determination. Afterwards, both polypropylene polystyrene fractions obtained process were recycled physico-mechanically ...

The development of environmentally accepted methods of used tire disposal is one of the greatest challenges that waste management experts face today. Use of waste rubber particles as aggregate in self-compacting concrete is a suitable solution for the environmental hazards of waste tires being produced on a large scale. The aim of this work is to investigate the influence of the size of waste r...

In today’s world we are living in an age where disposables have become a way of life. In this “use and throw” society, plastics have become a part of our day to-day lifestyle, and affect everyone. Plastics have several drawbacks, and also contain toxins that can trigger the development of cancerous diseases. The hospital today is on the brink of a progressing ecological catastrophe. Excessive u...

The Mediterranean Sea has been recently proposed as one of the most impacted regions of the world with regards to microplastics, however the polymeric composition of these floating particles is still largely unknown. Here we present the results of a large-scale survey of neustonic micro- and meso-plastics floating in Mediterranean waters, providing the first extensive characterization of their ...

Oral fluid is currently used by Australian and international law enforcement agencies and employers to detect recent use of cannabis and other drugs of abuse. The main psychoactive constituent of cannabis, Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is highly lipophilic and losses occur when in contact with plastic, possibly due to its adsorption onto the plastic surface. This study aims to investigate fa...

Plastic waste is the primary concern for many countries worldwide. In Indonesia, issue remains a problem that requires greater attention. Although several regulations have been implemented to reduce plastic waste, efforts and strategies are essential maximizing outcomes of laws. if it not disposed properly, brings adverse effects on health. By that, regional government urged come up with polici...

Plastic waste is increasing every year and the precise time needed for biodegradation is unknown. Environmental awareness has driven the development of new biodegradable materials, especially for single use plastic items. Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), biodegradable thermoplastic polyester is emerging out as a boon to overcome the problem of plastic waste accumulation. However, it has some drawback...

Abstract Chemical upcycling of polyolefin plastic waste to lubricant, wax and fuel-range hydrocarbons over metal-based catalysts is a crucial technological solution the enormous environmental threat posed by waste. However, currently available methods are incompatible with chlorine-contaminated feedstocks. Here we report two-stage strategy for polypropylene. First, magnesia–alumina mixed oxide ...