Microplastics are ubiquitous in the natural environment. This report synthesises the current state of knowledge on the sources, fate and risks of microplastics pollution. It then focuses on two source
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Microplastics (MPs), plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, are now a growing environmental and public health issue, as they are detected pervasively in freshwater and marine environments, ingested by o
Microplastic (MP) is an emerging pollutant that requires urgent attention. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered an important pathway to transport terrestrial MPs to water bodies. This st
This review addresses the role of household washing machines in the release of plastic microfibers (MFs), and means to minimize emissions. Specifically, various strategies with potential to mitigate M
