Microplastic burden in Africa: A review of occurrence, impacts, and sustainability potential of bioplastics

Microplastic burden in Africa: A review of occurrence, impacts, and sustainability potential of bioplastics

Although the use of plastics varies across different regions, Africa is ranked second after Asia as an indiscernible consumer of plastics that break down into microplastic. Moreover, little is known about the impact of these microplastics across the African continent. This review provides insight in...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel Sunday Okeke, Oluwatosin Atinuke Olagbaju, Charles Obinwanne Okoye, Charles Izuma Addey, Kingsley Ikechukwu Chukwudozie, Joseph Onyekwere Okoro, Gideon Gywa Deme, David Ewusi-Mensah, Eghosa Igun, Onome Ejeromedoghene, Elijah Chibueze Odii, Olayinka Oderinde, Veronica Chisom Iloh, Solomon Abesa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-11-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
Subjects:
Microplastics
Africa
Ecosystem
Environmental pollution
Bioplastics
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666821122001624

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