Global plastic treaty should address chemicals

Letter Engineering, Environmental

Pharmaceutical Simplification: Killing Two Birds with One Stone

Unax Lertxundi et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2022)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Unpacking the complexity of the PET drink bottles value chain: A chemicals perspective

Spyridoula Gerassimidou et al.

Summary: This study provides a systematic evidence map of the migration of chemicals from PET drink bottles into food, highlighting the challenges and influential factors. While recycling PET bottles is vital for reducing plastic pollution, safety and quality concerns may arise.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Plastic additives: challenges in ecotox hazard assessment

Andrew Barrick et al.

Summary: The risks of plastic debris, especially micro(nano)plastic particles, on ecosystems are not fully understood, particularly the hazards of chemical additives within micro (nano)plastic. More research is needed on the ecotoxicological effects of plastic additives and how they are released into the environment. International concern is growing over the potential ecological risk of chemical additives, with differences in governance highlighted between the European Union and New Zealand.

PEERJ (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Deep Dive into Plastic Monomers, Additives, and Processing Aids

Helene Wiesinger et al.

Summary: The study systematically examines plastic chemicals in the global market, identifying numerous potential hazardous substances and highlighting significant information gaps in the public domain. Transitioning to a sustainable circular plastic economy requires increased information accessibility and concerted efforts by all stakeholders.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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