Isha Mahesh Desai, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science Petroleum-based plastics have an application in almost all areas, ranging from households to industry and pharmaceutical companies. However, the increasing pressure on the environment due to the deposition of non-biodegradable plastics in landfills and the rising costs of petroleum has created concerns about switching to […]
Richismita Hazra, Amity University Kolkata Synthetic plastics have become an interminable hazard to the environment since the beginning of their use. Synthetic plastics contain such polymers which on interaction with water, generate toxic chemicals that are discharged into the surrounding environment. Although biodegradable products like sugarcane have been utilized for producing an alternative, scientists are […]
Arjama Roy Small pieces of plastic fragments that are less than 5mm in length, commonly referred to as microplastics. Microplastics can move from the environment into human bodies via particular seafood, sea salt, and water. Ingestion of microplastics can expose chemicals that are known to be harmful. The study published within the Environment International journal; researchers have detected […]
