Informal landfill contributes to the pollution of microplastics in the surrounding environment

Article Environmental Sciences

Low density polyethylene degradation by filamentous fungi

Federica Spina et al.

Summary: The fungal community in plastic-contaminated landfill soil was studied, showing that certain strains can utilize polyethylene as a sole carbon source for growth and degradation, with potential applications in plastic waste management.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Understanding plastic degradation and microplastic formation in the environment: A review

Kai Zhang et al.

Summary: Plastic waste pollution is a global issue that poses a potential threat to ecosystems and human health, but knowledge on plastic environmental degradation and microplastic formation is still limited. Future research should further study the key factors influencing plastic degradation to predict the fate of plastics in different environments.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Revisiting Microplastics in Landfill Leachate: Unnoticed Tiny Microplastics and Their Fate in Treatment Works

Jing Sun et al.

Summary: Microplastics pose potential environmental risks, with a high concentration found in landfill leachate, especially in tiny particles. Membrane treatment effectively reduces microplastics loading but may also generate and release tiny microplastics.

WATER RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Occurrence of bisphenol A and microplastics in landfill leachate: lessons from South East Europe

Aleksandra C. Narevski et al.

Summary: The investigation of landfills in Southeast Europe revealed the presence of microplastics in different sizes, shapes, and colors, as well as detectable levels of BPA in landfill leachate samples. The average concentration values of microplastics ranged from 0.64 to 2.16 mg L-1, while the average concentration of BPA in leachate samples ranged from 0.70 to 2.72 mg L-1, showing a correlation with the content of microplastics.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2021)

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Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

A review of China's municipal solid waste (MSW) and comparison with international regions: Management and technologies in treatment and resource utilization

Yin Ding et al.

Summary: The management of MSW in China still has room for improvement and should be combined with advanced technologies to achieve resource utilization. The amount of MSW generated in eastern coastal regions of China is increasing, but the management efficiency is lower than that of developed countries.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Solid waste: An overlooked source of microplastics to the environment

Harmita Golwala et al.

Summary: Microplastics pollution is a pressing environmental issue, with solid waste being the main source of microplastics entering aquatic environments. Waste sources related to microplastics include landfill refuse, sludge, and food waste.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Spatial distribution of microplastic concentration around landfill sites and its potential risk on groundwater

Manikanda K. Bharath et al.

Summary: The study in South India identified, characterized, and quantified microplastics in groundwater samples around municipal solid waste dumpsites, revealing the contamination of groundwater with microplastic particles of various colors and types derived mainly from buried plastics and waste fragmentation, posing a significant risk to human health.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

A systematic review of freshwater microplastics in water and sediments: Recommendations for harmonisation to enhance future study comparisons

Hsuan-Cheng Lu et al.

Summary: The study highlights the widespread presence of microplastics in freshwater ecosystems across six continents, with significant variations in concentrations and types. However, inconsistencies in methods, analytical techniques, and reporting units between studies pose challenges for comprehensive synthesis. Standardizing reporting language, providing detailed information, and implementing comprehensive quality assurance protocols are recommended to enhance comparability and reliability in microplastic research.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Microplastics in soil: A review on methods, occurrence, sources, and potential risk

Ling Yang et al.

Summary: Microplastic is a global emerging contaminant in soil with widespread distribution and potential risks. Challenges in research include technical inconsistencies, limited data, and sparse studies in certain regions. Interaction between microplastics and other contaminants in soil may impact soil ecosystems and the food chain.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences