“…Notably, the use and disposal of polycarbonate (PC), which is one of the top engineering plastics, has increased over the years due to the fast-growing emerging industries coupled with the increased demand for biomedical devices and personal protection equipment during the COVID-19 period . Indeed, landfilled PC plastic not only leads to an inaesthetic environment but also generates micro- and nanoplastics that humans, mammals, and marine animals can easily ingest, which leads to adverse effects on their health . For instance, in the water system, bisphenol A (BPA) may leach and act as an endocrine disruptor chemical (EDC) that leads to infertility, obesity, breast and prostate cancer, and disorders in a metabolic system such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) if ingested. − Therefore, even temporary landfilling has an adverse effect on both the environment and human health, and immediate recycling of PC plastics is indispensable.…”