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“Microplastics”: The Next Threat to Mankind?

“Microplastics”: The Next Threat to Mankind?
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Author(s): Asha Embrandiri (University Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia), Shlrene Quaik (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Madu Ijanu Emmanuel (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Mariyam Rahma (Kannur University, India), Parveen Fatemeh Rupani (Jiangsu University, China), Mohd Hafiz Jamaludin (Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia)and Mohd Azrul Naim (International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 17
Source title: Handbook of Research on Resource Management for Pollution and Waste Treatment
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Augustine Chioma Affam (University College of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia)and Ezerie Henry Ezechi (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0369-0.ch006

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Abstract

Microplastics are plastics with smaller than 5mm particle size and they originate from sequential degradation of larger plastic molecules or are manufactured, and they have found use in many realms of life. Their gradual degradability and ingestion by aquatic organisms have become an environmental concern. Microplastics are regarded as a “tiny problem” requiring massive attention. Occurrences of microplastics have been detected in almost all environment matrices. Although several committees have taken steps towards handling the menace, most of the regulations' guidelines refer to “all wastes” in general, leaving many loopholes. This chapter views microplastics, occurrences, detection, and existing policies. The roles of industry and individuals in preserving the ecosystems are deliberated. In summary, emphasis on the bottom-up strategy to curb the escalating amount of plastics waste in our environment is sought and adoption of the “avoid the avoidable” attitude for a more holistic approach in tackling the severity of the impending threat.

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