Microplastics in oral healthcare products (OHPs) and their environmental health risks and mitigation measures

Protyusha, G.B; B, Kavitha; Robin, R.S; A, Nithin; Ineyathendral, T.R; Shivani, S. Shruthi; I, Anandavelu; Sivasamy, Shyam; Samuel, V. Deepak; R, Purvaja

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123118

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“…Assessing the impact of MPs at different trophic levels, from marine organisms to wildlife on land, helps to explain the cascading effects in the ecosystem [46][47][48]. Furthermore, an in-depth understanding of the potential health effects of MPs on humans is a crucial aspect of ongoing research, addressing the concerns arising from their persistent presence in water, the food chain, and the atmosphere [49,50]. Significantly, the latter are still relatively unexplored, possibly due to strict laws and restrictions for direct human experimentation, while there is an urgent need for in-depth studies on the effects of MPs on sensitive organs.…”

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Crafting a Scientific Framework to Mitigate Microplastic Impact on Ecosystems

Nikpay,

Toorchi Roodsari

2024

Microplastics

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Microplastics (MPs), microscopic particles originating from plastic products, have emerged as a persistent environmental challenge, posing threats to both ecosystems and human health. Their omnipresence, extending from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans and infiltrating the bodies of humans and animals, requires urgent attention. In the face of escalating annual plastic production and inefficient waste management, where 79% of plastic production ends up in landfill sites or enters the environment, MPs multiply as its consequence. This emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive global framework that transcends borders to systematically address and control the growth of MPs. In response, our research conducts an in-depth investigation and proposes a seven-step strategy, providing a global perspective for mitigating microplastic pollution. The proposed approach begins with initial research steps and closes in predicting the remediation of areas impacted by microplastic pollution.

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