Micro plastics mapping in the agricultural sector of Cyprus.

Autor: Phinikettou V; Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Engineering Sustainability, Sustainable Environmental Engineering Master, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Open University of Cyprus, Giannou Kranidioti 89, Latsia, Nicosia, 2231, Cyprus. Electronic address: v.phini@gmail.com., Papamichael I; Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Engineering Sustainability, Sustainable Environmental Engineering Master, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Open University of Cyprus, Giannou Kranidioti 89, Latsia, Nicosia, 2231, Cyprus. Electronic address: iliana.papamichael@gmail.com., Voukkali I; Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Engineering Sustainability, Sustainable Environmental Engineering Master, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Open University of Cyprus, Giannou Kranidioti 89, Latsia, Nicosia, 2231, Cyprus. Electronic address: voukkei@yahoo.gr., Economou F; Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Engineering Sustainability, Sustainable Environmental Engineering Master, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Open University of Cyprus, Giannou Kranidioti 89, Latsia, Nicosia, 2231, Cyprus. Electronic address: florentios.eco@hotmail.com., Golia EE; Soil Science Laboratory, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University campus, 541 24, Thessaloniki, Greece. Electronic address: golialia@gmail.com., Navarro-Pedreño J; University Miguel Hernández of Elche, Department of Agrochemistry and Environment, Avd, de la Universidad s/n, 03202, Elche, Alicante, Spain. Electronic address: jonavar@umh.es., Barceló D; Chemistry and Physics Department, University of Almeria, Ctra Sacramento s/n, 04120, Almería, Spain. Electronic address: damiab@ual.es., Naddeo V; Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy. Electronic address: vnaddeo@unisa.it., Inglezakis V; Department of Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. Electronic address: vasileios.inglezakis@stragh.ac.uk., Zorpas AA; Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Engineering Sustainability, Sustainable Environmental Engineering Master, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Open University of Cyprus, Giannou Kranidioti 89, Latsia, Nicosia, 2231, Cyprus. Electronic address: antoniszorpas@yahoo.com.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of environmental management [J Environ Manage] 2024 Nov; Vol. 370, pp. 122414. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 12.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122414
Abstrakt: The impact of Microplastic Pollution (MPs) on human health, the environment, economy, and society has been previously investigated. However, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding specific areas that require urgent measures to address marine pollution. The accumulation of MPs in Mediterranean coastal environments is particularly noteworthy. This is attributed to the region's economic reliance on tourism and the decline of popular tourist destinations caused by the presence of coastal and marine waste. The objective of the present research was to conduct a strategic analysis and mapping of MPs from soil samples taken from rural areas of Cyprus. Within the framework of the present research, a general picture of the status of MP pollution in areas covering significant percentages in the domestic supply of fruits and vegetables was obtained. The survey indicated the presence of more than 70% of MPs in crops at a concentration of up to 1.5 %. As a result of this research, the need to highlight the importance of the rational use of plastics and proper management to mitigate pollution is a primary concern. The rational separation of materials for recycling, information, reuse of materials, processing, and an increase in the number of recycling bins in public places are considered urgent. Cooperation between the state, institutions and industry must be based on the protection of people and the environment.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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