Micro (nano) plastic pollution: The ecological influence on soil-plant system and human health

Allouzi, Mintallah Mousa A.; Tang, Doris Ying Ying; Chew, Kit Wayne; Rinklebe, Jörg; Bolan, Nanthi; Allouzi, Safa Mousa A.; Show, Pau Loke

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147815

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“…MPs also reduce N 2 O emissions during extensive nitrogen fertilization. The effects of MPs on GHGs emissions should be considered in future impact evaluations, and the soil structure should be examined to better understand such impacts [159,160]. Furthermore, chemically changing processes will not eliminate the enormous amount of emissions produced, despite the possibility that the development of renewable energy-based polymeric materials could reduce GHG emissions from production units [138].…”

Section: Impact Of Micro and Nano Plastics On Ecosystem Services And Climate Changementioning

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Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions

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Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plastic waste exposed to the environment creates problems and is of significant concern for all life forms. Plastic production and accumulation in the natural environment are occurring at an unprecedented rate due to indiscriminate use, inadequate recycling, and deposits in landfills. In 2019, the global production of plastic was at 370 million tons, with only 9% of it being recycled, 12% being incinerated, and the remaining left in the environment or landfills. The leakage of plastic wastes into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is occurring at an unprecedented rate. The management of plastic waste is a challenging problem for researchers, policymakers, citizens, and other stakeholders. Therefore, here, we summarize the current understanding and concerns of plastics pollution (microplastics or nanoplastics) on natural ecosystems. The overall goal of this review is to provide background assessment on the adverse effects of plastic pollution on natural ecosystems; interlink the management of plastic pollution with sustainable development goals; address the policy initiatives under transdisciplinary approaches through life cycle assessment, circular economy, and sustainability; identify the knowledge gaps; and provide current policy recommendations. Plastic waste management through community involvement and socio-economic inputs in different countries are presented and discussed. Plastic ban policies and public awareness are likely the major mitigation interventions. The need for life cycle assessment and circularity to assess the potential environmental impacts and resources used throughout a plastic product’s life span is emphasized. Innovations are needed to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover plastics and find eco-friendly replacements for plastics. Empowering and educating communities and citizens to act collectively to minimize plastic pollution and use alternative options for plastics must be promoted and enforced. Plastic pollution is a global concern that must be addressed collectively with the utmost priority.

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Section: Impact Of Micro and Nano Plastics On Ecosystem Services And Climate Changementioning

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Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions

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“…Connecting back to the previous suggestion on MP labeling of the plastic to assist in the sorting system in the future, scientific research can focus on technical treatment to biodegrade the MPs. For example, biotechnology employing microbial strains has been suggested by Allouzi et al (2021) as a potential tool to biodegrade MP/NPs. Aspergillus clavatus has been shown to biodegrade LDPE ( Mor and Sivan, 2008 ), Rhodococcus ruber could biodegrade PS ( Gajendiran et al, 2016 ), and Bacillus subtilis has been demonstrated to biodegrade PET ( Huang et al, 2018 ).…”

Section: Plastic Waste Management Beyond Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

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Prospect of microplastic pollution control under the “New normal” concept beyond COVID-19 pandemic

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“…It is important to note that majority of the plastic wastes that end up in water bodies were initially produced, used, and indiscriminately discarded on land ( de Souza Machado et al, 2018 ). Therefore, terrestrial habitats are considered huge MNPs’ reservoirs, which could provide multiple exposure pathways to the biota in terrestrial systems, potentially altering the geochemistry, resulting in environmental toxicity ( Allouzi et al, 2021 ). Thus, much focus has been given to the routine analysis of terrestrial samples, specifically soil samples, for the presence of MNPs.…”

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Environmental Impacts of Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Current Overview

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The increasing distribution of miniaturized plastic particles, viz. microplastics (100 nm–5 mm) and nanoplastics (less than 100 nm), across the various ecosystems is currently a subject of major environmental concern. Exacerbating these concerns is the fact that microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) display different properties from their corresponding bulk materials; thus, not much is understood about their full biological and ecological implications. Currently, there is evidence to prove that these miniaturized plastic particles release toxic plastic additives and can adsorb various chemicals, thereby serving as sinks for various poisonous compounds, enhancing their bioavailability, toxicity, and transportation. Furthermore, there is a potential danger for the trophic transfer of MNPs to humans and other higher animals, after being ingested by lower organisms. Thus, this paper critically analyzes our current knowledge with regard to the environmental impacts of MNPs. In this regard, the properties, sources, and damaging effects of MNPs on different habitats, particularly on the biotic components, were elucidated. Similarly, the consequent detrimental effects of these particles on humans as well as the current and future efforts at mitigating these detrimental effects were discussed. Finally, the self-cleaning efforts of the planet via a range of saprophytic organisms on these synthetic particles were also highlighted.

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Micro (nano) plastic pollution: The ecological influence on soil-plant system and human health

Cited by 144 publications

References 128 publications

Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions

Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions

Prospect of microplastic pollution control under the “New normal” concept beyond COVID-19 pandemic

Environmental Impacts of Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Current Overview

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