Themed collection World Earth Day

18 items
Open Access Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: People, plastic, and behaviour change – a comment on drivers of plastic pollution, barriers to change and targeted behaviour change interventions
Open Access Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: The emergence of microplastics: charting the path from research to regulations
Open Access Perspective

Policy options to account for multiple chemical pollutants threatening biodiversity

Chemical pollution poses a threat to biodiversity on a global scale.

Graphical abstract: Policy options to account for multiple chemical pollutants threatening biodiversity
Open Access Perspective

Microplastics in ecosystems: their implications and mitigation pathways

Microplastic (MP) pollution is an emerging threat to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Graphical abstract: Microplastics in ecosystems: their implications and mitigation pathways
Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: What is “Environmentally Relevant”? A framework to advance research on the environmental fate and effects of engineered nanomaterials
Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Assessing and managing environmental hazards of polymers: historical development, science advances and policy options
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Review of methods for assessing deposition of reactive nitrogen pollutants across complex terrain with focus on the UK
Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: A pandemic-induced environmental dilemma of disposable masks: solutions from the perspective of the life cycle
From the themed collection: Environmental exposure and impacts
Open Access Critical Review

Occurrence, human exposure, and risk of microplastics in the indoor environment

Pathways of human exposure to MPs and associated risks.

Graphical abstract: Occurrence, human exposure, and risk of microplastics in the indoor environment
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Finding essentiality feasible: common questions and misinterpretations concerning the “essential-use” concept
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Macroplastics in rivers: present knowledge, issues and challenges
Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Microplastics in marine environment: a review on sources, classification, and potential remediation by membrane technology
From the themed collection: World Earth Day
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Microbial nanocellulose biotextiles for a circular materials economy
From the themed collection: Sustainable fashion
Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Legacy and emerging airborne per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) collected on PM2.5 filters in close proximity to a fluoropolymer manufacturing facility
From the themed collection: Atmospheric chemistry
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Interrelationship study of the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on the environment and socioeconomic activities: a novel approach to finding sustainable solutions
From the themed collection: World Earth Day
Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Development of a PFAS reaction library: identifying plausible transformation pathways in environmental and biological systems
From the themed collection: Contaminant remediation and fate
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Seasonality of isoprene emissions and oxidation products above the remote Amazon
Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Distribution and fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater treatment facilities
From the themed collection: PFAS: cleaning up drinking water
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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.

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