Assessing the impact of chronic and acute plastic pollution from construction activities and other anthropogenic sources: A case study from the coast of Antofagasta, Chile

Zadjelovic, Vinko; Wright, Robyn J.; Walker, Tony R.; Avalos, Vladimir; Marín, Paula E.; Christie-Oleza, Joseph A.; Riquelme, Carlos

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115510

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“…If their accumulation continues at the current rate, it is predicted that by 2050, there will be more microplastics than fish in the oceans. This is a critical environmental issue because the pervasive presence of microplastics has far-reaching consequences for marine ecosystems and, by extension, human well-being [17] [18]. The effects of microplastics are not confined to the immediate marine environment; they have the potential to disrupt entire food chains and ecosystems [19].…”

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Microplastics in Marine Environment: Occurrence, Distribution, and Extraction Methods in Marine Organisms

Olubusoye,

Oni,

Owusu

et al. 2023

OJE

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The pervasive presence of microplastics in marine environments has raised significant concerns. This review addresses the pressing issue of microplastic pollution in marine ecosystems and its potential implications for both the environment and human health. It outlines the current state of microplastic occurrence, distribution, and extraction methods within marine organisms. Microplastics have emerged as a significant environmental concern due to their harmful effects on ecosystems and their potential human health risks. These particles infiltrate marine environments through runoff and atmospheric deposition, ultimately contaminating beaches and posing threats to marine life. Despite the gravity of this issue, there has been limited research on the presence and distribution of microplastics in marine organisms. This review aims to bridge this knowledge gap by comprehensively examining the occurrence, distribution, and various extraction methods used to detect microplastics in marine organisms. It emphasizes the urgent need for targeted measures to manage microplastic pollution, highlights the significant role of human activities in contributing to this problem, and underscores the importance of reducing human-induced pollution to safeguard marine ecosystems. While this paper contributes to the understanding of microplastic pollution in marine environments and underscores the critical importance of taking action to protect marine organisms and preserve our oceans for future genera-

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Microplastics in Marine Environment: Occurrence, Distribution, and Extraction Methods in Marine Organisms

Olubusoye,

Oni,

Owusu

et al. 2023

OJE

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Towards Evaluating the Circular Economy in the Built Environment: Insights From the Circularity Assessment Protocol (Cap)

Brooks,

Bell,

Jambeck

et al. 2024

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The built environment requires extraction and consumption of enormous quantities of raw materials, water, and energy. While these materials remain in use for several years or decades, growing global populations and aging infrastructure are driving widespread generation of one of the largest and most challenging waste streams to manage. There is growing interest from communities in integrating circular economy (CE) strategies in the context of construction & demolition (C&D) material management. Many approaches for doing so focus on small-scale CE applications like individual products, materials, or projects. However, greater understanding is needed at the city-scale given communities’ complex position at the frontlines of local development, resource consumption, and waste management. This study summarizes the development of an evaluative framework for community-based C&D circularity at a city or regional level. The framework expands upon a mixed methods approach called the Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP), which integrates aspects of urban metabolism, geospatial analysis, and qualitative research methods to examine plastic waste management in communities. To advance convergent CE research, here, we aim to adapt the CAP framework to C&D. We describe our adaptation of the CAP to C&D through a conceptual review describing research, methods, and strategies related to seven elements of a local CE context: C&D Analytics, Building Material and Design, Community, Use, Collection, End-of-Cycle, and C&D Emissions. This work describes a novel yet preliminary conceptualization for developing a baseline understanding of circular C&D material management and a holistic examination of barriers, affordances, and opportunities for improving city-wide circularity.

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Assessing the impact of chronic and acute plastic pollution from construction activities and other anthropogenic sources: A case study from the coast of Antofagasta, Chile

Cited by 2 publications

References 27 publications

Microplastics in Marine Environment: Occurrence, Distribution, and Extraction Methods in Marine Organisms

Microplastics in Marine Environment: Occurrence, Distribution, and Extraction Methods in Marine Organisms

Towards Evaluating the Circular Economy in the Built Environment: Insights From the Circularity Assessment Protocol (Cap)

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