Introduction: What is meant by Plastic Pollution? Plastic pollution is exactly what its name tells us. It is the pollution caused by plastic of all kinds and from all sources that degrade the land and water sources. The most impacted by the plastic pollution problem is undoubtedly the oceans, seas and the aquatic ecosystem. Plastic […]
How Pakistan Is Handling Plastic Waste and Pollution?
Plastic waste is expected to increase immensely in quantity before 2040. The current rate of plastic waste generation demands actions to curb this environmental issue. Pakistan has developed plans and strategies to deal with Plastic Pollution. The government is launching a plan in the mid of 2022 against the plastic pollution problem. Check out The […]
The Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on the Environment
Introduction Microplastic: Microplastics are smaller particles of any kind of plastic. The European Chemicals Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have defined microplastic as smaller plastic particles ranging in size up to 5mm. These smaller particles make their way into the natural ecosystem through various sources. For detailed information about plastic pollution, read: What […]
Marine Pollution – Its Risky Effects on Marine Life & Humans
Introduction Marine: This term includes anything related to sea or ocean. Marine Water: Marine water is salty water consisting of 97% of Earth’s water. Marine Pollution Marine pollution is defined as land pollutants being washed into the ocean. Land pollutants include the varied composition of trash, garbage, and chemicals being released into the ocean by […]