Introduction

This book explores the challenges posed by plastic pollution in terrestrial environment and focuses on the reuse of plastic waste for sustainable practices, as well as the challenges and innovative approaches to combat the growing plastic crisis.

This book is intended for a diverse audience including researchers, policymakers, environmental professionals, educators, technocrats, and researchers/students interested in advancing knowledge and action on plastic pollution in terrestrial environment.

27 chapters included in the book are contributed by scientists, researchers and policymakers from 12 countries, namely Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iraq, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan.