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

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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.

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Environmental Studies Essentials Collection

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