ISSN: 2375-4397
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology University of Gujrat, Pakistan
Muhammad Mukheed, affiliated with Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology University of Gujrat, Pakistan. His specialization and research interest includes Climate science, Air quality, Atmospheric pollution, Air pollution studies.
Review Article
Plastic Pollution in Pakistan: Environmental and Health Implications
Author(s): Muhammad Mukheed* and Alisha Khan
Plastic pollution is one of the prime and alarming issues in developing countries that have vast environmental and human health impacts which need to be addressed as a priority. Unfortunately, limited work has been done on the topic, especially on air and water pollution due to plastics in Pakistan. Informal solid waste management is being done by municipalities, which is not adequate, and the problem will increase with the upsurge in population and industrialization. There is a need to address the knowledge gap and improvements in the existing conditions to manage the issue of plastic pollution separately. In this chapter, causes; impacts of plastic pollution both on human and environmental health, plastic industries, and legislative context; and best practices to manage plastic pollution along with some important recommendations are discussed. It is expected the data presented may h.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2375-4397.20.8.251