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Raw data for the submitted manuscript entitled "Mapping and Disposal of Irrigation Pipes for a Sustainable Management of Agricultural Plastic Waste", authors Ileana Blanco, Giuliano Vox, Fabiana Convertino, and Evelia Schettini
<p><span>The file regards the evaluation of plastic indexes and agricultural plastic waste quantities in Apulia region due to the use of irrigation pipes. The data is used to identify the critical areas for plastic waste production due to irrigation pipes.</span></p>
Raw data for the submitted manuscript entitled "Prospective Scenarios for Addressing the Agricultural Plastic Waste Issue: Results of a Territorial Analysis"
<p><span>Agricultural activities have been positively affected by the use of plastic products, but this has resulted in the production of plastic waste and led to an increase in environmental pollution. </span><span>This file concerns plastic waste indices to different crop types and plastic products allowed quantifying and georeferencing actual plastic waste production. Two improved scenarios were considered, the first consisted of extending the lifespan of some plastics, and the second entailed the introduction of some biodegradable alternatives. </span></p>
Earthworms increase the potential for enzymatic bio-activation of biochars made from co-pyrolyzing animal manures and plastic wastes
<p>We assessed the enzymatic activation of four different biochars produced from pyrolyzing swine manure and poultry litter, and by co-pyrolyzing these livestock residues with agricultural spent mulch plastic film wastes (plastichars). Enzymatic activation consisted of incubating biochars in soil inoculated with earthworms (<em>Lumbricus terrestris</em>), which acted as biological vectors to facilitate retention of extracellular enzymes onto biochar surface. The activity of carboxylesterase ‒a pesticide-detoxifying enzyme‒ was measured in non-bioturbed soils (reference), linings of the burrows created by earthworms, casts (feces) and biochar particles recovered from the soil.</p>
Agricultural plastic waste in Italy-Spain-Greece-Portugal
<p>Agricultural plastic waste in South Europe (Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal) at the NUTS 2 regional level (EUROSTAT).</p>
RGB and RGNIR Plastic Waste Database
RGB and RGNIR Plastic Waste Database
Earthworms increase the potential for enzymatic bio-activation of biochars made from co-pyrolyzing animal manures and plastic wastes
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Valorization of plastic wastes into value-add biochar production through co-pyrolysis with biomass residues
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Agricultural plastic waste in Italy-Greece-Spain-Portugal
<p><span>Maps of the distribution of agricultural plastic waste in South Europe <span> </span>at the NUTS 2 regional level (EUROSTAT).</span></p>
Prof. Mauro Majone - An urban biorefinery to convert organic waste into bio-base plastics
<p>Prof. Mauro Majone Full professor in Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome "An urban biorefinery to convert organic waste into bio-base plastics" Workshop Sapienza – Sony CSL 2018, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome April the 6th 2018</p>
Alteration and progressive degradation of plastic waste in a polish operational landfill analysed over 60 years
<p>The dataset is presented as an Excel file, which includes both raw and synthetic data collected, processed, or used within the investigation. It supports the tables and images published in the manuscript. The dataset also includes data intended for machine learning (ML) modeling to estimate the total degradation time.</p>
Data from: Plastic waste associated with disease on coral reefs
Plastic waste can promote microbial colonization by pathogens implicated in outbreaks of disease in the ocean. We assessed the influence of plastic waste on disease risk in 124,000 reef-building corals from 159 reefs in the Asia-Pacific region. The likelihood of disease increases from 4% to 89% when corals are in contact with plastic. Structurally complex corals are eight times more likely to be affected by plastic, suggesting that microhabitats for reef-associated organisms and valuable fisheries will be disproportionately affected. Plastic levels on coral reefs correspond to estimates of terrestrial mismanaged plastic waste entering the ocean. We estimate that 11.1 billion plastic items are entangled on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific and project this number to increase 40% by 2025. Plastic waste management is critical for reducing diseases that threaten ecosystem health and human livelihoods.
Data in support of: Biomineralization of plastic waste to improve the strength of plastic-reinforced cement mortar
<p></p><p>The development of methods to reuse large volumes of plastic waste is essential to curb the environmental impact of plastic pollution. Plastic-reinforced cementitious materials (PRCs), such as plastic-reinforced mortar (PRM), may be potential avenues to productively use large quantities of low-value plastic waste. However, poor bonding between the plastic and cement matrix reduces the strength of PRCs, limiting its viable applications. In this study, calcium carbonate biomineralization techniques were applied to coat plastic waste and improved the compressive strength of PRM. Two biomineralization treatments were examined: enzymatically induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP) and microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP). MICP treatment of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resulted in PRMs with compressive strengths similar to that of plastic-free mortar and higher than the compressive strengths of PRMs with untreated or EICP-treated PET. Based on the results of this study, MICP was used to treat hard-to-recycle types 3–7 plastic waste. No plastics investigated in this study inhibited the MICP process. PRM samples with 5% MICP-treated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and mixed type 3–7 plastic had compressive strengths similar to plastic-free mortar. These results indicate that MICP treatment can improve PRM strength and that MICP-treated PRM shows promise as a method to reuse plastic waste.</p><p></p>
A hybrid chemical-biological approach can upcycle mixed plastic waste with reduced cost and carbon footprint
<p>Derived from renewable feedstocks, such as biomass, polylactic acid (PLA) is considered a more environmentally-friendly plastic than conventional petroleum-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET). However, PLA must still be recycled and its growing popularity and mixture with PET plastics at the disposal stage poses a cross-contamination threat in existing recycling facilities and results in low-value and low-quality recycled products. Hybrid upcycling has been proposed as a promising sustainable solution for mixed plastic waste; but its techno-economic and lifecycle environmental performance remain understudied. Here we propose a hybrid upcycling approach using a biocompatible ionic liquid (IL) to first chemically depolymerize plastics, then convert the depolymerized stream via biological upgrading with no extra separation. We show that over 95% of mixed PET/PLA was depolymerized into their respective monomers, which then served as the sole carbon source for the growth of <i>Pseudomonas putida</i>, enabling the conversion of the depolymerized plastics into biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). In comparison to conventional commercial PHA, the estimated optimal production cost and carbon footprint are reduced by 62% and 29%, respectively.</p>
Plastic Waste and Human Health Effects in Guatemala
ClinicalTrials.gov study NCT05130632. IPD Sharing: YES. Countries: 1. Publications: 1.
Data in support of: Biomineralization of plastic waste to improve the strength of plastic-reinforced cement mortar
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Plastic waste associated with disease on coral reefs
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Plastic Waste Pollution in Lorry Stations in Accra: Challenges and Solutions; An In-Depth Analysis and Action Plan
<p>This report aims to document the extent of plastic waste pollution in lorry stations in Accra, assess its impact on public health and propose actionable solutions for effective waste management in stations. By highlighting the severity of the issue as well as providing recommendations for solutions, we seek to inform and inspire municipal assemblies, policymakers and other stakeholders to take decisive action against plastic waste pollution in lorry stations in Accra. </p> <p>Plastic waste pollution is a growing concern in Ghana, with lorry stations being particularly affected due to high foot traffic and inadequate waste management infrastructure within stations. This report is significant because of its implications for addressing public health hazards, continuing the ongoing efforts to reduce plastic pollution in Ghana and addressing community concerns. Through this comprehensive analysis, Mckingtorch Africa aims to drive meaningful change and create a cleaner, healthier Ghana for present and future generations.</p>
Database for accurate EI-MS spectra for semi-volatile compounds identified in plastic from electronical waste
<p>Database of accurate EI-MS spectra, recorded using a GC-EI-TOF-MS instrument, containing more than 300 volatile and semi-volatile compounds tentatively identified in plastics of electrical waste (e-waste). Tentative identifications were based on normalized spectral matches above 60 (0-100 scale) with the low-resolution NIST17 database, linear retention index differences between 50 units compared to literature values for semipolar (HP5-type) columns, and mass errors below 5 mDa for a minimum of two relevant ions in the spectra of each compound.</p>
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