Cited by 31Microplastics and Plastic PollutionWaste Management and RecyclingRecycling and Waste Management Techniques

Waste plastic management: Recycling and the environmental health nexus

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Nafiu, Sodiq Adeyeye, Azeez, Musa O., AlAqad, Khaled M., Olarewaju, Taofiq Abdulraheem, Yerima, Emmanuel Amuntse, Tanimu, Abdulkadir·2025·Cleaner Materials

Abstract

The increasing production of plastic materials and their subsequent disposal as waste have necessitated the development of effective waste management strategies. Among various approaches, the recycling of plastic waste has gained significant attention as an environmentally friendly alternative to landfilling and incineration. This manuscript explores the different methods of plastic recycling and their associated environmental and health impacts. Despite its economic advantages, mechanical recycling poses environmental and health risks, particularly due to the release of microplastics . These microplastics can contaminate the environment and enter the human body through inhalation and ingestion, leading to potential health hazards. Thus, strategies for mitigating microplastic pollution, including advanced sorting technologies and the implementation of IoT and RFID systems for efficient waste management were discussed. Furthermore, the environmental impacts of chemical recycling processes, especially concerning toxic chemical additives and greenhouse gas emissions, are examined. The findings highlight the need for improved waste management practices and the adoption of mitigation measures to reduce the environmental footprint of plastic waste recycling and promote public health.

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  1. Miller, 1990, Flame Retardants. Plastics World, 48, 48
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Authors
Nafiu, S. A., Azeez, M. O., AlAqad, K. M., Olarewaju, T. A., Yerima, E. A., & Tanimu, A.
Affiliations
  • Michigan State University (US)
  • University of Missouri (US)
  • King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (SA)
  • Mississippi State University (US)
  • Federal University Wukari (NG)
Corresponding author
Tanimu, Abdulkadir
Venue
Cleaner Materials
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2025-03
Volume
15
Pages
100291
ISSN
2772-3976 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4405775001
Cited by
31
References
175
Citations by year
2026: 19 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 1
FWCI
3.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Cleaner Materials (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Waste Management and Disposal › Waste Management and Recycling
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Waste Management and Disposal › Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
Keywords
plastic recycling, plastic waste management, microplastics, mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, environmental health impacts, microplastic pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, human exposure to microplastics

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