Themed collection World Earth Day
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People, plastic, and behaviour change – a comment on drivers of plastic pollution, barriers to change and targeted behaviour change interventions
Few studies consider human behaviour and relationship impacts on how people use and manage plastic.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 551-557
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00248E
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The emergence of microplastics: charting the path from research to regulations
This paper summarizes recent groundbreaking research and regulations for microplastics and provides critical recommendations to overcome additional barriers.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 356-367
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00275B
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Policy options to account for multiple chemical pollutants threatening biodiversity
Chemical pollution poses a threat to biodiversity on a global scale.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 151-161
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00257D
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Microplastics in ecosystems: their implications and mitigation pathways
Microplastic (MP) pollution is an emerging threat to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 9-29
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1VA00012H
What is “Environmentally Relevant”? A framework to advance research on the environmental fate and effects of engineered nanomaterials
FRAME: Framework for Relevance And Methods Evaluation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2021,8, 2414-2429
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN00162K
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Assessing and managing environmental hazards of polymers: historical development, science advances and policy options
Approaches to regulatory assessment and management of polymers are reviewed and opportunities for improvements are highlighted based on a critical appraisal of current science on their environmental fate and effects.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 10-25
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00386D
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Review of methods for assessing deposition of reactive nitrogen pollutants across complex terrain with focus on the UK
We report on key findings and knowledge gaps identified regarding measurement and modelling techniques used to quantify deposition of Nr across complex terrain in the UK, which may represent up to 60% of land coverage across Great Britain.
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2022,2, 829-851
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EA00012A
A pandemic-induced environmental dilemma of disposable masks: solutions from the perspective of the life cycle
Massive use of disposable masks and mismanagement could raise emerging environmental and bio-safety concerns.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 649-674
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00509J
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Occurrence, human exposure, and risk of microplastics in the indoor environment
Pathways of human exposure to MPs and associated risks.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 17-31
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00301A
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Finding essentiality feasible: common questions and misinterpretations concerning the “essential-use” concept
The essential-use concept is a tool that can guide the phase-out of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and potentially other harmful substances of concern.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2021,23, 1079-1087
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00180A
Macroplastics in rivers: present knowledge, issues and challenges
The contextualization of macroplastics in a budget framework can help to improve our understanding of the physical processes determining macroplastic behaviour and impacts in rivers. Hence, better management practices can be adopted.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2021,23, 535-552
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EM00517G
Microplastics in marine environment: a review on sources, classification, and potential remediation by membrane technology
Microplastics are pollutants highly stable to complete biodegradation and require more specific separation processes for their removal. Classification and potential remediation technologies, such as membrane technology, are discussed in this review.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 243-258
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EW00802H
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Microbial nanocellulose biotextiles for a circular materials economy
Harnessing microbial biofabrication coupled to a protocol inspired by indigenous textile processes, we engineer high-performance biotextiles with a sustainable circular life cycle, including the plant and mineral dyed bioleather sneakers shown.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 276-284
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00050D
Legacy and emerging airborne per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) collected on PM2.5 filters in close proximity to a fluoropolymer manufacturing facility
Large fluoropolymer manufacturing plants are major sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the environment; we measured legacy and emerging PFAS in air to provide insights into near-source PFAS profiles.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 2272-2283
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00358A
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Interrelationship study of the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on the environment and socioeconomic activities: a novel approach to finding sustainable solutions
Designed program for sustainable solutions to a highly contentious activity, hydraulic fracturing, through an interrelationship study.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 305-319
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00023G
Development of a PFAS reaction library: identifying plausible transformation pathways in environmental and biological systems
We have developed reaction libraries for predicting transformation products of PFAS in a variety of environmental and biological reaction systems.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 689-753
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00445J
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Seasonality of isoprene emissions and oxidation products above the remote Amazon
The Amazon rainforest is the largest source of isoprene emissions to the atmosphere globally.
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2022,2, 230-240
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EA00057H
Distribution and fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater treatment facilities
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from industrial and residential sources enter wastewater treatment facilities where they may be partially transformed, sequestered into sludge solids, or discharged into receiving water bodies.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2021,23, 903-913
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00032B
About this collection
To mark Earth Day 2023, we have collated a number of leading contributions across our Environmental Science journal portfolio. These publications illustrate the breadth and depth of research being carried out by our author community to understand the environmental problems caused by plastic pollution and persistent pollutants, and offer solutions to creating a better, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.