Analyzing the Impacts of Plastic Wastes in Water Bodies and Suitable Methodology to Prevent It

Razia Yasin; Palwasha Tehseen; Tayyba Shakir; Ayesha Mumtaz; Muhammad Subtain; Aqsa Abbas; Mashal Naeem; Mariam Zaman; Mehwish Manzoor

doi:10.55927/ijaea.v3i1.10415

Authors

Razia Yasin University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Palwasha Tehseen University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Tayyba Shakir University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Ayesha Mumtaz University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Muhammad Subtain University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Aqsa Abbas University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Mashal Naeem University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Mariam Zaman University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Mehwish Manzoor University of Agriculture Faisalabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijaea.v3i1.10415

Keywords:

Plastic Waste, Plastic Pollution, Water Bodies, Environmental Health, Pollution Prevention Strategies

Abstract

Plastics are widely distributed across organisms of various trophic levels and in terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and other environments. Recently, plastics have emerged as significant environmental pollutants, attracting public concern. This systematic literature review identifies sources of plastic waste, including food packaging, household hazardous waste, and wood waste, highlighting their detrimental impacts on water bodies, environmental health, and animal life. Analytical techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) are essential for detecting and quantifying plastic pollutants. Prevention strategies, including source reduction, public awareness campaigns, legislative measures, and the implementation of pollution control techniques, are crucial in mitigating plastic waste in water bodies. Future research should focus on developing innovative materials and sustainable alternatives to plastics, enhancing waste management infrastructure, and fostering global collaboration to address the plastic pollution crisis effectively.

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