Anthropogenic litter composition and distribution along a chemical contamination gradient at Santos Estuarine System—Brazil

Ribeiro, Victor Vasques; Harayashiki, Cyntia Ayumi Yokota; Ertaş, Alperen; Castro, Ítalo Braga

doi:10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101902

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“…For instance, in S2, S5, S6, S8, and S9, the mean number of plastic pieces (other than PPE) ranged from 934.6 to 2280.5 items (0.32 to 0.80 items/m 2 equivalent density) and the number of cigarette butts from 348.8 to 727.1 items (0.08 to 0.25 items/m 2 equivalent density) ( Ribeiro et al, 2021b ). Similar results were found in sites S11-S13 ( Ribeiro et al, 2021a ). Compared with the number and densities of PPE found in this study, it became evident that the occurrence of PPE does not indicate a pollution issue in Brazilian beaches.…”

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“…In addition, SES receives several contaminants released from attached industrial complexes and port terminals ( Abreu et al, 2020 ; Pusceddu et al, 2019 ). Those activities may be the main source of anthropogenic litter to the region, mostly composed of plastic products, pellets, cigarette butts, and microplastics ( Gimiliani et al, 2020 ; Ribeiro et al, 2021b , Ribeiro et al, 2021a ; Santana et al, 2016 ).…”

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“…1 ) in two distinct periods (June–July 2021 and November–December 2021), which represent different stages of measures against COVID-19 adopted in Brazil. In addition, the sampled sites were known to possess different levels of anthropogenic litter abundance based on previous studies ( Ribeiro et al, 2021b , Ribeiro et al, 2021a ).

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“…Therefore, the PPE contribution in S11, S12, and S13 is probably due to the smaller beach area and influences of local hydrodynamics. Ribeiro et al, 2021a , Ribeiro et al, 2021b demonstrated, based on the occurrence of plastic pellets, that local oceanographic factors play an essential role in solid waste inputs to these sites. Moreover, this study indicated intense port activities held in the inner portion of SES as the main source of debris found in S11, S12, and S13.…”

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“…The studies surveying litter in aquatic environments mostly categorized a wide range of materials and types of litter (e.g., plastics, metals, ceramics, etc.) ( Ribeiro et al, 2021a , Ribeiro et al, 2021b ). Other studies focused on a single type of litter.…”

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic along the shoreline of Lake Tana, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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Teshager

2022

Science of The Total Environment

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution has become one of the most pending environmental challenges resulting from the pandemic. While various studies investigated PPE pollution in the marine environment, freshwater bodies have been largely overlooked. In the present study, PPE monitoring was carried out in the vicinity of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. PPE density, types, and chemical composition (FTIR spectroscopy) were reported. A total of 221 PPEs were identified with a density ranging from 1.22 × 10 −5 PPE m −2 (control site S1) to 2.88× 10 −4 PPE m −2 with a mean density of 1.54 × 10 −4 ± 2.58 × 10 −5 PPE m −2 . Mismanaged PPE waste was found in all the sampling sites, mostly consisting of surgical face masks (93.7%). Statistical analyzes revealed significantly higher PPE densities in sites where several recreational, touristic, and commercial activities take place, thus, revealing the main sources of PPE pollution. Furthermore, polypropylene and polyester fabrics were identified as the main components of surgical and reusable cloth masks, respectively. Given the hazard that PPEs represent to aquatic biota (e.g., entanglement, ingestion) and their ability to release microplastics (MPs), it is necessary to implement sufficient solid waste management plans and infrastructure where lake activities take place. Additionally, local authorities must promote and ensure sustainable tourism in order to maintain the ecosystems in Lake Tana. Prospective research priorities regarding the colonization and degradation of PPE, as well as the release of toxic chemicals, were identified and discussed.

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Marine litter along the Peruvian coast: spatiotemporal composition, sources, hazard, and human modification relations

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Anthropogenic litter composition and distribution along a chemical contamination gradient at Santos Estuarine System—Brazil

Cited by 11 publications

References 75 publications

COVID-19-related personal protective equipment (PPE) contamination in the highly urbanized southeast Brazilian coast

COVID-19-related personal protective equipment (PPE) contamination in the highly urbanized southeast Brazilian coast

Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic along the shoreline of Lake Tana, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Marine litter along the Peruvian coast: spatiotemporal composition, sources, hazard, and human modification relations

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