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COVID-19 pandemic repercussions on plastic and antiviral polymeric textile causing pollution on beaches and coasts of South America

Ardusso, M. ; Forero-López, A.D. ; Buzzi, N.S. ; Spetter, C.V. ; Fernández-Severini, M.D.

The Science of the total environment, 2021-04, Vol.763, p.144365-144365, Article 144365 [Periódico revisado por pares]

Netherlands: Elsevier B.V

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  • Título:
    COVID-19 pandemic repercussions on plastic and antiviral polymeric textile causing pollution on beaches and coasts of South America
  • Autor: Ardusso, M. ; Forero-López, A.D. ; Buzzi, N.S. ; Spetter, C.V. ; Fernández-Severini, M.D.
  • Assuntos: Antiviral Agents ; Antiviral polymeric-textiles ; COVID-19 ; COVID-19 pandemic ; Epidemics ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Plastic pollution ; Plastics ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Single-use plastic ; South America - epidemiology ; Strategic planning (Business) ; Textile fabrics ; Textiles ; Waste management ; World health
  • É parte de: The Science of the total environment, 2021-04, Vol.763, p.144365-144365, Article 144365
  • Descrição: The propagation of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide has been alarming in the last months. According to recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of face masks is essential for slowing down the transmission rate of COVID-19 in human beings. This pandemic has generated a substantial increase in the use, as well as in the production, of face masks and other elements (gloves, face protectors, protective suits, safety shoes) manufactured with polymeric materials, including antiviral textiles most of which will end as microplastic pools. Focusing on South America, the use and mismanagement of this type of personal protective equipment (PPE) represents an environmental problem. Added to this issue are the increase in the use of single-use plastic, and the reduction of plastic recycling due to the curfew generated by the pandemic, further aggravating plastic pollution on coasts and beaches. Recently, researchers have developed antiviral polymeric textile technology composed of Ag and Cu nanoparticles for PPE to reduce the contagion and spread of COVID-19. Antiviral polymeric textile wastes could also have long-term negative repercussions on aquatic environments, as they are an important emerging class of contaminants. For this reason, this work provides reflections and perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic can aggravate plastic pollution on beaches and coastal environments, consequently increasing the damage to marine species in the coming years. In addition, the potential impact of the pandemic on waste management systems is discussed here, as well as future research directions to improve integrated coastal management strategies. [Display omitted] •The unprecedented increase in face mask production is a current global environmental concern caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.•The plastic waste from single use face masks is hazardous for marine species.•Textile fibers impregnated with Ag and Cu nanoparticles could have long-term adverse effects on aquatic environments.•Deficiencies in Solid Waste Management in South America were accentuated during COVID-19.•Recommendations were suggested to improve waste management practices in South American countries.
  • Editor: Netherlands: Elsevier B.V
  • Idioma: Inglês
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