Handbook of Research on Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Plastic Pollution
Handbook of Research on Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Plastic Pollution
Editor/Author
Wani, Khursheed Ahmad, Ariana, Lutfah and Zuber, S.M.
Publication Year: 2020
Publisher: IGI Global
Single-User Purchase Price:
$285.00

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$427.50
ISBN: 978-1-5225-9452-9
Category: Science - Environmental sciences
Image Count:
59
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
The Handbook of Research on Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Plastic Pollution is a collection of innovative research that assesses the negative impacts of plastic on the environment, human health, and ecosystems, and explores biotechnological approaches to solve plastic pollution.
Table of Contents
- Book Series
- Editorial Advisory Board
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgment
- Section 1: Plastic Pollution and the Environment
- Chapter 1: Plastic Pollution and Its ffect on the Environment
- Chapter 2: Plastic Waste Environmental and Human Health Impacts
- Chapter 3: Environmental and Health Implications of Plastic Pollution: A Pakistan Perspective
- Chapter 4: Review Environmental Implications of Incineration of Municipal Solid Waste and Ash Disposal
- Chapter 5: Plastic Pollution and the Ecological Impact on the Aquatic Ecosystem
- Chapter 6: Marine Plastic Debris
- Chapter 7: Detrimental Impact of Plastic Outcome on Agriculture: Biggest Threat to Environment
- Chapter 8: Plastic Pollution and Its Remedies: An Indian Scenario
- Chapter 9: Plastic Pollution and Its Impact on Aquatic Fauna
- Chapter 10: Analyses of the Recycling Potential of Medical Plastic Wastes
- Chapter 11: Alternatives for Treatment and Disposal Cost Reduction of Regulated Medical Waste
- Section 2: Plastics and Human Health
- Chapter 12: Association between Urinary Bisphenol A Concentration and Obesity Prevalence in Children and Adolescents
- Chapter 13: Historical Perspective of Bisphenol A and Phthalates in the Environment and Their Health Effects
- Chapter 14: Bisphenol A and Phthalates Exhibit Similar Toxicogenomics and Health Effects
- Chapter 15: Environmental Phthalate Exposure in Relation to Reproductive Outcomes and Other Health Endpoints in Humans
- Chapter 16: Environmental Phthalate Exposure in Relation to Reproductive Outcomes and Other Health Endpoints in Humans
- Chapter 17: Environmental Phthalate Exposure in Relation to Reproduction Outcomes and Health Endpoints
- Chapter 18: Polyhydroxyalkanoates: An Indispensable Alternative
- Section 3: Plastic Waste Management
- Chapter 19: Solid Waste Management and Its Impact on the Environment
- Chapter 20: Challenges and Factors in Plastics Reutilization/Recycling: A Review
- Chapter 21: Plastic Pollution and Its Management in the Age of Globalization With Special Reference to India
- Chapter 22: Biodegradation of Plastic: An Innovative Solution to Safe the Human Health and Environment
- Chapter 23: Framework Proposition Strategy for Collection of Returned Products in Reverse Logistics Environment
- Compilation of References
- About the Contributors