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Sustainable Management of Microplastic Pollutions from PET Bottles: Overview and Mitigation Strategies

by
Jarosław Wawer
1,*,
Aneta Panuszko
1,
Dawid Kozłowski
1,
Jan Juniewicz
1,
Jakub Szymikowski
1 and
Elwira Brodnicka
2
1
Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland
2
Department of Management Engineering and Quality, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(10), 5322; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105322 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 28 March 2025 / Revised: 1 May 2025 / Accepted: 8 May 2025 / Published: 9 May 2025
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Technology for Beverage Production: Enhancing Processes and Improving Product Quality)
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Abstract

The widespread use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in bottled water packaging remains significant and is expected to increase further in the coming years. This trend raises concerns due to the generation of large amounts of waste. The degradation of PET leads to the release of low-molecular-weight substances and microplastic particles, which contaminate food products and the environment. This work highlights the significance of microplastic pollution, summarizes the mechanisms of PET degradation, and discusses methods for microplastic detection. A key section of the paper explores potential degradation management strategies, focusing on their applications and existing limitations. The study underscores the need for coordinated action among the scientific community, industry, and policymakers to mitigate this pressing environmental challenge.
Keywords: waste management; sustainable development; polyethylene terephthalate; PET bottle; microplastic waste management; sustainable development; polyethylene terephthalate; PET bottle; microplastic

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Wawer, J.; Panuszko, A.; Kozłowski, D.; Juniewicz, J.; Szymikowski, J.; Brodnicka, E. Sustainable Management of Microplastic Pollutions from PET Bottles: Overview and Mitigation Strategies. Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 5322. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105322

AMA Style

Wawer J, Panuszko A, Kozłowski D, Juniewicz J, Szymikowski J, Brodnicka E. Sustainable Management of Microplastic Pollutions from PET Bottles: Overview and Mitigation Strategies. Applied Sciences. 2025; 15(10):5322. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105322

Chicago/Turabian Style

Wawer, Jarosław, Aneta Panuszko, Dawid Kozłowski, Jan Juniewicz, Jakub Szymikowski, and Elwira Brodnicka. 2025. "Sustainable Management of Microplastic Pollutions from PET Bottles: Overview and Mitigation Strategies" Applied Sciences 15, no. 10: 5322. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105322

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Wawer, J., Panuszko, A., Kozłowski, D., Juniewicz, J., Szymikowski, J., & Brodnicka, E. (2025). Sustainable Management of Microplastic Pollutions from PET Bottles: Overview and Mitigation Strategies. Applied Sciences, 15(10), 5322. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105322

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