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Fonseca T, Agostinho F, Pavão JMSJ, Sulis F, Maceno MMC, Almeida CMVB, Giannetti BF. Marine plastic pollution: A systematic review of management strategies through a macroscope approach. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 208:117075. [PMID: 39361995 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2024] [Revised: 09/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/27/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Alternatives to address the ocean plastic crisis have been a hot topic in scientific literature, although a systemic approach to assess their effectiveness and identify bottlenecks is still lacking. To contribute to discussions on this topic, this study aims to conduct a literature review on current scientific information regarding management strategies for marine plastic pollution. The PRISMA method was used to select the most relevant articles from the Scopus® database, resulting in a sample of 176 articles after applying exclusion criteria for full-text evaluation. Unlike other literature review studies, Odum's Macroscope is used here to develop a model that provides a systemic view of the plastic crisis on a large scale, encompassing various compartments and their interactions. Specifically, eight compartments are identified: industry, consumers, waste collection & management, freshwater systems, fisheries, aquaculture and shipping, marine ecosystems, marine plastic collection and recycling, and life cycle. Each piece of literature reviewed is categorized into one of these compartments and discussed accordingly. The highlights of the results indicate that: (i) waste collection & management and freshwater systems, which are primary pathways for plastic litter reaching the ocean, have been relatively under-investigated compared to other compartments. (ii) Most studies originate from developed countries, raising doubts about the effectiveness of management proposals in underdeveloped countries. (ii) Existing strategies for collecting and recycling marine litter are unlikely to be implemented at a large scale due to operational obstacles, thus offering insufficient mitigation for the plastic crisis. (iv) The development of new biomaterials has proven mostly ineffective and harmful. (v) Alternatives management for microplastic pollution are still in their infancy, resulting in scarce information across all compartments. (vi) No studies focus on the origin of the plastic issue, which lies in the petrochemical industry. From a general perspective, the literature indicates that there is no one-size-fits-all management strategy to the plastic crisis, and the available options are often scattered and disconnected, making a systemic approach essential for studying such a transboundary issue. While efforts exist, stakeholders must act to effectively address the problem, or at least make meaningful progress. The marine plastic crisis operates systemically, analogous to the climate crisis, both stemming from human dependence on fossil fuels. Similar to achieving carbon neutrality, designing a globally sustainable economy should prioritize achieving plastic neutrality as a core component.
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- T Fonseca
- Post-graduation Program in Production Engineering, Paulista University, São Paulo, Brazil; Post-graduation Program in Environmental Systems Analysis, University Centre Cesmac, Maceió, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Production Engineering, Paulista University, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Post-graduation Program in Environmental Systems Analysis, University Centre Cesmac, Maceió, Brazil; Emergy and Resilience Ecosystems Laboratory (LERE), University Centre Cesmac, Maceió, Brazil.
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- Post-graduation Program in Production Engineering, Paulista University, São Paulo, Brazil; Post-graduation Program in Environmental Systems Analysis, University Centre Cesmac, Maceió, Brazil.
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- Post-graduation Program in Production Engineering, Federal University of Parana, Brazil.
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- Post-graduation Program in Production Engineering, Paulista University, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Post-graduation Program in Production Engineering, Paulista University, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Ribeiro VV, Garcia Y, Dos Reis Cavalcante E, Castro IB. Marine macrolitter and cigarette butts hazard multiple-use marine protected area and fishing community at Brazil. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 208:117031. [PMID: 39326330 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2024] [Revised: 09/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Wide marine litter (ML) contamination impacts human health and economic sectors including fishing, navigation, and tourism. Perequê beach, Brazil, is an authentic fishing community within a touristic multiple-use marine protected area. However, no ML contamination monitoring were so far performed in the region. This study evaluated the spatiotemporal abundance, composition, sources, and associated ML hazards at Perequê beach using a multi-index approach. The 2579 items (0.64 ± 0.72 items.m-2) yielded a high contamination level (CCI = 12.6 ± 14.4) with plastic (44.6-50.9 %) and cigarette butts (20.6-28.4 %) prevalence, while primary sources were smoking (cigarette butts, lighters, others-21.2-30.1 %) and packaging (17.8-22.8 %). Levels of pollutants leaked from cigarette butts (CBPI = 30.5 ± 47.5) and hazardous items (HALI = 3.06 ± 2.64) were among the highest globally. Heightened levels occurred in summer, at dry sand strip, where short-term buoyant items prevailed. Multi-indexing approaches offer valuable insights for local authorities to implement mitigation programs, while contributing to global discussions, promoting awareness, and facilitating replicability.
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- Instituto do Mar, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Santos, Brazil
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Hoang AQ, Nguyen LTH, Nguyen HD. Improper disposal of cigarette butts in a southeast Asian megacity (Hanoi, Vietnam): Pollution indexes, distribution profiles, and preliminary physicochemical characterization. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 954:176253. [PMID: 39278483 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024]
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Although Southeast Asia is among the largest producers and consumers of cigarettes in the world, information about environmental contamination with littered cigarette butts (CBs) in this region is very limited, especially in urban areas. In this study, we collected CBs in 58 locations of 6 categories (i.e., parks, apartments, streets, shopping malls, universities, and relic sites) in Hanoi, a megacity of Vietnam, to elucidate the occurrence, pollution levels, and physicochemical properties of this specific waste type. A total of 25,943 CBs with 86 brands from 16 origin countries was obtained, showing a density range of 0.0056 to 1.16 (mean 0.125) CB/m2 and cigarette butt pollution index (CBPI) range of 0.23 to 86.9 (mean 6.14). CB contamination levels were higher in parks, apartments, streets, and shopping malls than in universities and relic sites, but CB density and CBPI values varied greatly between locations of the same category. Generally, CB contamination levels measured in Hanoi were within a moderate range compared to other countries worldwide. Several physicochemical properties of CBs were preliminarily determined, which partly confirmed the formation of smoking-derived chemicals captured in CBs and their release potentials into surrounding environments. Further investigations are required to evaluate detailed chemical profiles, leaching behavior, and toxic effects of hazardous substances in CBs.
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- Anh Quoc Hoang
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 11000, Viet Nam.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 11000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 11000, Viet Nam
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Schreyers LJ, Erismann R, Erismann S, Ludwig C, Patel B, Filella M, van Emmerik THM. Revealing the role of land-use features on macrolitter distribution in Swiss freshwaters. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 362:124911. [PMID: 39265772 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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Macrolitter, especially macroplastics, (> 0.5 cm) negatively impact freshwater ecosystems, where they can be retained along lake shores, riverbanks, floodplains or bed sediments. Long-term and large-scale assessments of macrolitter on riverbanks and lake shores provide an understanding of litter abundance, composition, and origin in freshwater systems. Combining macrolitter quantification with hydrometeorological variables allows further study of leakage, transport, and accumulation characteristics. Several studies have explored the role of hydrometeorological factors in influencing macrolitter distribution and found that river discharge, runoff, and wind only partially explains its distribution. Other factors, such as land-use features, have not yet been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we provide a country-scale assessment of land-use influence on macrolitter abundance in freshwater systems. We analyzed the composition of the most commonly found macrolitter items (referred to as 'top items', n = 42,565) sampled across lake shores and riverbanks in Switzerland between April 2020 and May 2021. We explored the relationship between eleven land-use features and macrolitter abundance at survey locations (n = 143). The land-use features included buildings, city centers, public infrastructure, recreational areas, forests, marshlands, vineyards, orchards, other land, and rivers and canals. The majority of top items are significantly and positively correlated with land-use features related to urban coverage, notably roads and buildings. Over 60% of top items were found to be correlated with either roads or buildings. Notably, tobacco, food and beverage-related products, as well as packaging and sanitary products, showed strong associations with these urban land-use features. Other types of items, however, did not exhibit a relationship with land-use features, such as industry and construction-related items. Ultimately, this highlights the need to combine measures at the local and regional/national scales for effective litter reduction.
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- L J Schreyers
- Wageningen University and Research, Hydrology and Environmental Hydraulics, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
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- Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Energy and Environment Division (ENE), Bioenergy and Catalysis Laboratory (LBK), Chemical Processes and Materials Group (CPM), Villigen, Switzerland; École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), Environmental Engineering Institute (IIE), Ludwig Group (GR-LUD), Station 6, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Energy and Environment Division (ENE), Bioenergy and Catalysis Laboratory (LBK), Chemical Processes and Materials Group (CPM), Villigen, Switzerland
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- University of Geneva, Department F.-A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Wageningen University and Research, Hydrology and Environmental Hydraulics, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Parveen N, Singh H, Vanapalli KR, Goel S. Leaching of organic matter from cigarette butt filters as a potential disinfection by-products precursor. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:134976. [PMID: 38917631 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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The study aimed to evaluate cigarette butt filters (CBFs) as a potential source of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in water leading to the formation of disinfection by-products. Two different forms of CBFs - intact (I) and disintegrated (D), as they occur in the environment, were selected for leaching in chlorinated (CI, CD), non-chlorinated (NI, ND), and highly chlorinated (HCD) water samples. The UV absorbance profiles of the leachate samples showed that intact CBFs exhibited higher DOC leaching compared to the disintegrated ones, which was further accentuated in chlorinated samples (CI > CD > NI > ND). The Fourier Transform Infrared spectra of the leachates revealed the presence of characteristic functional groups of cellulose acetate and its chlorinated derivatives, indicating the potential degradation of the polymer. Moreover, trihalomethane (THM) formation in chlorinated samples was relatively higher in CI samples (2 - 11.5 times) compared to CD, consistent with the DOC leaching trends. Further, the speciation characteristics of different THMs in both CI and CD samples were similar. Although spectral and morphological analyzes of CI and CD samples revealed negligible variation, HCD samples depicted significant surface roughness characterized by the formation of pits and holes, along with the evolution of crystallinity. This suggested accelerated degradation of CBFs and disruption of acetyl groups as a factor of elevated chlorine concentrations.
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- Naseeba Parveen
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India; Civil Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Aizawl 796012, India
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India; Civil Engineering Department, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201, India
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- Civil Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Aizawl 796012, India.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India; Civil Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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Peer MY, Mir MS, Vanapalli KR, Mohanty B. Road traffic noise pollution and prevalence of ischemic heart disease: modelling potential association and abatement strategies in noise-exposed areas. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:749. [PMID: 39026120 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12916-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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In many developing countries with surging vehicular traffic and inadequate traffic management, excessive road traffic noise exposure poses substantial health concerns, linked to increased stress, insomnia and other metabolic disorders. This study aims to assess the linkage between sociodemographic factors, traffic noise levels in residential areas and health effects using a cross-sectional study analyzing respondents' perceptions and reports. Noise levels were measured at 57 locations in Srinagar, India, using noise level meter. Sound PLAN software was employed to generate noise contour maps, enabling the visualization of noise monitoring locations and facilitating the assessment of noise levels along routes in proximity to residential areas. Correlation analysis showed a strong linear relationship between field-measured and modelled noise (r2 = 0.88). Further, a questionnaire-based survey was carried out near the sampling points to evaluate the association of ischemic heart disease with traffic noise. Residents exposed to noise levels (Lden > 60 dB(A)) were found to have a 2.24 times higher odds ratio. Compared to females, males reported a 16% higher prevalence of the disease. Multi-faceted policy strategies involving noise mapping initiatives, source noise standards, traffic flow urban mobility optimization, smart city initiatives and stringent litigatory measures could significantly reduce its detrimental impact on public health. Finally, this study envisions a region-specific strong regulatory framework for integrating noise pollution mitigation strategies into the public health action plans of developing nations.
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- Muzzamil Yaseen Peer
- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Aizawl, Mizoram, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Aizawl, Mizoram, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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Banaee M, Beitsayah A, Zeidi A, Haghi BN, Piccione G, Faggio C, Multisanti CR, Impellitteri F. Toxicity of cigarette butts (CBs) leachate on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): Blood biochemical parameters, oxidative stress biomarkers, and metabolic profile. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 279:116514. [PMID: 38810286 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the toxic effects of different concentrations of cigarette butt leachate (CBL) (0.0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2.0 µL L-1) on blood biochemistry, oxidative stress biomarkers, and the biochemical profile of the liver and muscle of Nile tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) after 21 days. Increased activity of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in plasma, and decreased activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in fish exposed to CBL, indicated cytotoxicity. Elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose levels, coupled with reduced total protein, albumin, and globulin levels in the plasma, indicated impaired liver function in the fish. An increase in creatinine showed kidney damage. Increased superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT) activities, along with the decrease in liver glutathione (GSH) content and total antioxidant capacity in the hepatocytes of fish exposed to CBL, indicated the occurrence of oxidative stress. Malondialdehyde (MDA) elevation indicated heightened lipid peroxidation in CBL-exposed fish hepatocytes. Raman spectroscopy revealed altered biochemical profiles in fish liver and muscle post-CBL exposure. The results demonstrated that exposure to CBL led to a decrease in phospholipid levels, collagen destruction, changes in phenylalanine levels, and a decrease in the levels of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in fish liver and muscle tissue. Furthermore, the metabolites and compounds of cigarette butt juice were detectable in the liver and muscle tissue of fishes. In conclusion, this study showed that exposure to CBL can have adverse effects on fish health.
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- Mahdi Banaee
- Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Natural Resources and the Environment, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran.
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- Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Gorgan University of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran.
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- Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Natural Resources and the Environment, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran.
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- Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Natural Resources and the Environment, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Giovanni Palatucci snc, Messina 98168, Italy.
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Department of Eco-sustainable Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Giovanni Palatucci snc, Messina 98168, Italy.
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Devendrapandi G, Liu X, Balu R, Ayyamperumal R, Valan Arasu M, Lavanya M, Minnam Reddy VR, Kim WK, Karthika PC. Innovative remediation strategies for persistent organic pollutants in soil and water: A comprehensive review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 249:118404. [PMID: 38341071 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) provide a serious threat to human health and the environment in soil and water ecosystems. This thorough analysis explores creative remediation techniques meant to address POP pollution. Persistent organic pollutants are harmful substances that may withstand natural degradation processes and remain in the environment for long periods of time. Examples of these pollutants include dioxins, insecticides, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Because of their extensive existence, cutting-edge and environmentally friendly eradication strategies must be investigated. The most recent advancements in POP clean-up technology for soil and water are evaluated critically in this article. It encompasses a wide range of techniques, such as nanotechnology, phytoremediation, enhanced oxidation processes, and bioremediation. The effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability of each method are assessed. Case studies from different parts of the world show the difficulties and effective uses of these novel techniques. The study also addresses new developments in POP regulation and monitoring, highlighting the need of all-encompassing approaches that include risk assessment and management. In order to combat POP pollution, the integration of diverse remediation strategies, hybrid approaches, and the function of natural attenuation are also examined. Researchers, legislators, and environmental professionals tackling the urgent problem of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in soil and water should benefit greatly from this study, which offers a complete overview of the many approaches available for remediating POPs in soil and water.
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- Gautham Devendrapandi
- Department of Computational Biology, Institute of Bioinformatics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Thandalam, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Key Laboratory of Western China's Environmental System, College of Science and Technology on Aerospace Chemical Power Laboratory, Hubei Institute of Aerospace Chemotechnology, Xiangyang, 441003, Hubei, China.
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- Research and Development Cell, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, India.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, 603203, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Duttagupta S, Nynas K, Richardot W, Salam SB, Pennington M, Wong J, Van De Werfhorst LC, Dodder NG, Novotny T, Sant K, Holden PA, Hoh E. Influence of tobacco product wastes in a protected coastal reserve adjacent to urbanization. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 199:115929. [PMID: 38141586 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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The present study, conducted at the Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve in San Diego, California, aimed to assess tobacco-related pollutants in urban waters, a topic with limited prior research. Across 26 events occurring between November 2019 and February 2022, encompassing both wet and dry seasons at two outfall sites (Noyes St. and Olney St.), water and sediment samples were subjected to analysis for nicotine and cotinine levels, with Noyes St. displaying wide variation in nicotine concentrations, reaching a peak of 50.75 ng/L in water samples, whereas Olney St. recorded a peak of 1.46 ng/L. Wet seasons consistently had higher nicotine levels in water, suggesting the possibility of tobacco litter entering the reserve through stormwater runoff. Cotinine was detected in both sites in both water and sediment samples; however, these levels were considerably lower in comparison to nicotine concentrations. Limited research assesses aquatic environmental pollution from tobacco use and disposal, especially in protected areas like urban natural reserves. This study was conducted at the Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve in San Diego, California, to evaluate tobacco-related pollutants in San Diego's urban waters. Twenty-six sampling events between November 2019 and February 2022, spanning wet and dry seasons at two outfall sites, were conducted. Nicotine and cotinine, a major ingredient of tobacco and its metabolite, were analyzed in the collected water and sediment samples. Nicotine concentrations differed substantially between the outfall locations (Noyes St. and Olney St.), with Noyes St. displaying wide variations, averaging at 9.31 (±13.24) ng/L with a maximum concentration of 50.75 ng/L, and Olney St. at 0.53 (±0.41) ng/L with a maximum concentration of 1.46 ng/L in water samples. In both locations, the nicotine concentrations in water samples were higher during wet seasons than dry seasons, and this pattern was more significant at Noyes St. outfall than at Olney St. outfall, which received not only stormwater runoff but also was connected to Mission Bay. Although this pattern did not directly align with sediment nicotine levels at both sites, maximum nicotine concentration in Noyes St. sediments during wet seasons was approximately 120 times higher than in Olney St. sediments. Regarding cotinine, Noyes St. outfall water averaged 3.17 ng/L (±1.88), and Olney St. water averaged 1.09 ng/L (±1.06). Similar to nicotine, the cotinine concentrations were higher in Noyes St. water and sediment compared to Olney St., but overall, the cotinine concentrations in both water and sediment were much lower than the corresponding nicotine concentrations. The study identifies urban stormwater runoff as a potential source of nicotine and cotinine pollution in a protected reserve, implicating tobacco product litter and human tobacco use as contributing factors.
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- Srimanti Duttagupta
- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA; Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA; San Diego State University Research Foundation, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA; San Diego State University Research Foundation, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA.
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Kim L, Kim SA, An YJ. Microfibers from cigarette butts can induce exoskeletal alteration in whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 197:115734. [PMID: 37922758 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Cigarette butts (CB) are a source of microfibers (MFs) in aquatic environments, posing a risk to the health of aquatic organisms. Research has been focused on examining the toxicity of CBs on ecological receptors, including invertebrates. More focus has been on death, growth, or movement inhibition of but less on exoskeletal effects in malacostracans. We evaluated the alteration in the carapace structure of whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei Boone, 1931) caused by MFs derived from CBs (CB-MF). Exposure to CB-MF damaged the gills, the main organs adsorbing calcium in shrimps to generate a hard carapace, disturbing calcium uptake via respiration. Rapid ecdysis caused on CB-MF exposure reduced the environmental adaptation capacity of crustaceans in the absence of normal pigments in the chromatophore of the carapace. These findings indicate that MFs released from CBs released into the aquatic environment can adversely affect exoskeletal alteration within the overall ecosystem.
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- Lia Kim
- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Díaz-Mendoza C, Arias Ordiales P, Bustos ML, Cervantes O, Palacios-Moreno M, Vera San-Martin T, Kloc Lopes G, Vallejo M, Mouthon-Bello J, Gutiérrez L. Abundance and distribution of cigarette butts on the sand of five touristic beaches in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 194:115306. [PMID: 37506493 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
Abstract
Cigarette butts (CB) and cigarette butt fibers (CBF) are highly abundant and frequent residues on beach sand. Also, they are hazardous waste due to their significant toxicity and potential risk to the ecosystems' biota and the health of beach tourists. This study aimed to determine the abundance and density of CB and CBF found on the active, rest, and service zones of five pilot beaches in Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Mexico. The methodology involved collecting CB and CBF in 500 m2 transects of urban tourist beaches using a citizen science-adapted methodology between June 2021 and May 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The abundance and density of CB and CBF, and the Cigarette Butt Pollution Index (CBPI) were calculated. The highest proportion of CB was found in service and rest areas. Bocagrande (CO) reported the highest generation of CB and CBF and a severe CBPI.
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- Claudia Díaz-Mendoza
- Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia.
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- Faculty of Oceanography of the Universidad de Colima campus Manzanillo, Mexico
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- Faculty of Engineering of the Universidade Veiga de Almeida (UVA), Cabo Frio, Brazil
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- Faculty of the Sea and Environment, Universidad Del Pacífico, Ecuador; Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium
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Mušič B, Jemec Kokalj A, Sever Škapin A. Influence of Weathering on the Degradation of Cellulose Acetate Microplastics Obtained from Used Cigarette Butts. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2751. [PMID: 37376396 DOI: 10.3390/polym15122751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Cellulose acetate is used in many applications, including for cigarette filters. Unfortunately, unlike cellulose, its (bio)degradability is under question, yet it often ends up uncontrolled in the natural environment. The main purpose of this study is to compare the effects of weathering on two types of cigarette filter (classic filters and newer filters that have more recently arrived on the market) following their use and disposal in nature. Microplastics were prepared from polymer parts of used (classic and heated tobacco products-HTP) cigarettes and artificially aged. TG/DTA, FTIR, and SEM analyses were performed both before and after the aging process. Newer tobacco products contain an additional film made of a poly(lactic acid) polymer which, like cellulose acetate, burdens the environment and poses a risk to the ecosystem. Numerous studies have been conducted on the disposal and recycling of cigarette butts and cigarette butt extracts, revealing alarming data that have also influenced the decisions of the EU, who addressed the disposal of tobacco products in the EU Directive (EU) 2019/904. Despite this, there is still no systematic analysis in the literature evaluating the impact of weathering (i.e., accelerated aging) on the degradation of cellulose acetate in classic cigarettes compared with that in newer tobacco products that have recently appeared on the market. This is of particular interest given that the latter have been promoted as being healthier and environmentally friendly. The results show that in cellulose acetate cigarette filters the particle size decreased after accelerated aging. Also, the thermal analysis revealed differences in the behavior of the aged samples, while the FTIR spectra showed no shifts in the position of the peaks. Organic substances break down under UV light, which can be seen by measuring the color change. The PLA film was found to be more stable than cellulose acetate under the influence of UV light.
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Affiliation(s)
- Branka Mušič
- Department of Materials, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, Dimičeva ulica 12, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna Pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Materials, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, Dimičeva ulica 12, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Polymer Technology-FTPO, Ozare 19, SI-2380 Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia
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