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International policies to reduce plastic marine pollution from single-use plastics (plastic bags and microbeads): A review by Xanthos, Dirk, Walker, Tony R.

“…Marine plastic pollution has been a growing concern for decades. Single-use plastics (plastic bags and microbeads) are a significant source of this pollution…”
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Occurrence, sources, human health impacts and mitigation of microplastic pollution by Karbalaei, Samaneh, Hanachi, Parichehr, Walker, Tony R., Cole, Matthew

“…The presence and accumulation of plastic and microplastic (MP) debris in the natural environment is of increasing concern and has become the focus of attention…”
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Increased plastic pollution due to COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and recommendations by Patrício Silva, Ana L., Prata, Joana C., Walker, Tony R., Duarte, Armando C., Ouyang, Wei, Barcelò, Damià, Rocha-Santos, Teresa

“…[Display omitted] •Plastic policy was adapted due to COVID-19 pandemic.•COVID-19 pandemic is contributing to worldwide plastic pollution.•COVID-19…”
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Reducing marine pollution from single-use plastics (SUPs): A review by Schnurr, Riley E.J., Alboiu, Vanessa, Chaudhary, Meenakshi, Corbett, Roan A., Quanz, Meaghan E., Sankar, Karthikeshwar, Srain, Harveer S., Thavarajah, Venukasan, Xanthos, Dirk, Walker, Tony R.

“…Single-use plastics, or SUPs (plastic bags, microbeads, cutlery, straws and polystyrene) are substantial sources of plastic marine pollution, yet preventable…”
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Comment on “Five Misperceptions Surrounding the Environmental Impacts of Single-Use Plastic” by Walker, Tony R, McKay, Deirdre C

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Solutions and Integrated Strategies for the Control and Mitigation of Plastic and Microplastic Pollution by Prata, Joana C, Silva, Ana L Patrício, da Costa, João P, Mouneyrac, Catherine, Walker, Tony R, Duarte, Armando C, Rocha-Santos, Teresa

“…Plastic pollution is generated by the unsustainable use and disposal of plastic products in modern society, threatening economies, ecosystems, and human…”
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Single-use plastic packaging in the Canadian food industry: consumer behavior and perceptions by Walker, Tony R., McGuinty, Eamonn, Charlebois, Sylvain, Music, Janet

“…Abstract Single-use plastic food packaging is a major contributor to the global solid waste problem. Although the food industry is developing strategies to…”
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Micro(nano)plastic toxicity and health effects: Special issue guest editorial by Walker, Tony R., Wang, Lei, Horton, Alice, Xu, Elvis Genbo

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Environmental and Economic Impacts of Mismanaged Plastics and Measures for Mitigation by Avalon Diggle, Tony R. Walker

“…The mismanagement of plastic materials has grown to become a mounting global pollution concern that is closely implicated in unsustainable production and…”
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A Pilot Study of Small Craft Harbors in Nova Scotia, Canada: Examining Livelihoods Associated with These Facilities by Ragan, Monica, Walker, Tony R., Zurba, Melanie

“…In Canada, small craft harbors (SCHs) are a federal government responsibility under Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). SCHs are economic centers for many rural…”
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In-situ co-remediation of PAHs contaminated agricultural soil using blood meal and celery: An agricultural greenhouse field study by Wu, Hao, Wang, Hui, R. Walker, Tony, Wang, Xiaoxu, Wang, Yinggang, Sun, Lina

“…Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminated agricultural soil is widespread globally. To develop a cost-effective remediation technique to effectively…”
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Eco-Friendly Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles by Scutellaria multicaulis Leaf Extract and Its Biological Activities by Gharari, Zahra, Hanachi, Parichehr, Sadeghinia, Hanie, Walker, Tony R

“…is a medicinal plant indigenous to Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It has been widely used as a prominent herb in traditional medicine for thousands of years…”
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Effectiveness of the National Pollutant Release Inventory as a Policy Tool to Curb Atmospheric Industrial Emissions in Canada by Walker, Tony R.

“…To curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce atmospheric pollutants in Canada, many pieces of environment legislation are targeted at reducing industrial…”
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Plastic recycling: A panacea or environmental pollution problem by Nisha Singh, Tony R. Walker

“…Abstract Increasing plastic waste is a critical global challenge to ecological and human health requiring focused solutions to reduce omnipresent plastic…”
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Toxic effects on enzymatic activity, gene expression and histopathological biomarkers in organisms exposed to microplastics and nanoplastics: a review by Patra, Indrajit, Huy, Dinh Tran Ngoc, Alsaikhan, Fahad, Opulencia, Maria Jade Catalan, Van Tuan, Pham, Nurmatova, Kurbanoy Chorievna, Majdi, Ali, Shoukat, Shehla, Yasin, Ghulam, Margiana, Ria, Walker, Tony R., Karbalaei, Samaneh

“…Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have become an important global environmental issue due to their widespread contamination in the environment. This…”
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(Micro)plastics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals by Walker, Tony R.

“…Since the launch of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the SDGs have been widely adopted by governments and corporations in…”
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Biochemical effects of polypropylene microplastics on red tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) after individual and combined exposure with boron by Yang, Jian, Karbalaei, Samaneh, Hussein, Shallal M., Ahmad, Ahmad Fahad, Walker, Tony R., Salimi, Kobra

“…Toxicity of single pollutants or microplastics (MPs) on organisms have been widely reported. However, their combined toxicity with boron has not been…”
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Plastics can be used more sustainably in agriculture by Hofmann, Thilo, Ghoshal, Subhasis, Tufenkji, Nathalie, Adamowski, Jan Franklin, Bayen, Stéphane, Chen, Qiqing, Demokritou, Philip, Flury, Markus, Hüffer, Thorsten, Ivleva, Natalia P., Ji, Rong, Leask, Richard L., Maric, Milan, Mitrano, Denise M., Sander, Michael, Pahl, Sabine, Rillig, Matthias C., Walker, Tony R., White, Jason C., Wilkinson, Kevin J.

“…Abstract Plastics have become an integral component in agricultural production as mulch films, nets, storage bins and in many other applications, but their…”
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Phytochemicals and bioactive constituents in food packaging - A systematic review by Siddiqui, Shahida Anusha, Khan, Sipper, Mehdizadeh, Mohammad, Bahmid, Nur Alim, Adli, Danung Nur, Walker, Tony R., Perestrelo, Rosa, Câmara, José S.

“…Designing and manufacturing functional bioactive ingredients and pharmaceuticals have grown worldwide. Consumers demand for safe ingredients and concerns over…”
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Implementation of harmonized Extended Producer Responsibility strategies to incentivize recovery of single-use plastic packaging waste in Canada by Diggle, Avalon, Walker, Tony R.

“…[Display omitted] •Extended producer responsibility (EPR) helps reduce single-use plastic (SUP) waste.•Canada to move towards zero plastic waste by reducing…”
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