Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
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Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology University of Gujrat, Pakistan

Publications

• Review Article   
  Plastic Pollution in Pakistan: Environmental and Health Implications
  Author(s): Muhammad Mukheed* and Alisha Khan
  
  Plastic pollution is one of the prime and alarming issues in developing countries that have vast environmental and human health impacts which need to be addressed as a priority. Unfortunately, limited work has been done on the topic, especially on air and water pollution due to plastics in Pakistan. Informal solid waste management is being done by municipalities, which is not adequate, and the problem will increase with the upsurge in population and industrialization. There is a need to address the knowledge gap and improvements in the existing conditions to manage the issue of plastic pollution separately. In this chapter, causes; impacts of plastic pollution both on human and environmental health, plastic industries, and legislative context; and best practices to manage plastic pollution along with some important recommendations are discussed. It is expected the data presented may h.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2375-4397.20.8.251

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