Our Research: Plasticizers in the Environment

  • Our Research: Plasticizers in the Environment
  • Our Research: Plasticizers in the Environment
  • Our Research: Plasticizers in the Environment
  • How do plastic additives affect the environment?
  • Environmental releases of plastic additives may also have a wide range of negative impacts on ecosystems. For example, plastic additives have been shown to cause toxic effects on aquatic organisms, soil microorganisms and plants, which can disturb the ecological balance and affect biodiversity (Sridharan et al., 2022; Luo et al., 2022).
  • How big is the global plasticizer market?
  • It has been estimated that the global plasticizer market is expected to grow from 13 967.9 million dollars in 2018 to 16 700.6 million dollars in 2024, (75) thereby indicating the potential magnitude of this emerging environmental problem.
  • What are the main sources of plastics in the environment?
  • The principal sources of plastics in the environment are food wrappers and containers, bottles and container caps, plastic bags, straws and stirrers, beverage bottles, and takeout containers (Katherine, 2017).
  • Are plasticizers bad for the environment?
  • Similarly, soil and sediment contamination studies were fewer, with only 11 studies focusing on sediments. These studies reveal that high plasticizer concentrations, notably in industrial and urban areas, often exceed recommended environmental limits, posing risks to ecological integrity and human health through bioaccumulation.
  • What is the global production of plastic additives?
  • According to a recent estimate, the total global production of plastic additives in 2019 was 20 Mt and is expected to rise by 100% in the next 30 years, i.e., 2000 Mt by 2050 (Geyer et al., 2017; Aurisano et al., 2021). In fact, the share in global production of microplastics by Asia–Pacific alone is 56.20% (Snehal and Yerukola, 2022) (Fig. 1 b).
  • Are plastics a threat to the environment?
  • A steep rise in global plastic production and significant discharge of plastic waste are expected in the near future. Plastics pose a threat to the ecosystem and human health through the generation of particulate plastics that act as carriers for other emerging contaminants, and the release of toxic chemical additives.

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