Journal of Engineering and Engineering Technology - JEET |EFFECTS OF CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS ON THE ENVIRONMENT: A REVIEW

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Title :EFFECTS OF CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS ON THE ENVIRONMENT: A REVIEW
Author(s) : Omoruyi, C. I. (1) , Oyem, I. M. (2) , Oyem, H. H. (3) and Obukohwo I. (4)
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The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the human population states that good health and well-being as well as building sustainable cities and communities are essential aspects of man’s survival here on earth. This paper attempts to review the effects of chemicals, and plastics in our contemporary environment and the innovative solutions for their safe disposal. Indiscriminate use of chemicals, dumping of untreated domestic and industrial wastes in landfills and water bodies, burning of refuse all contribute to the problem. It brings to focus the various means by which these pollutants get into our environment, even unknowingly and ways by which this environmental menace can be minimized. Their presence in our environment, particularly in the developing and under developed world has over the years become a ticking time bomb with recourse to human health. Many debilitating human conditions such as cancers and neurological disorders have been traced to the effects of these pollutants. Public enlightenment on the dangers of these pollutants amongst others is advocated in this work.

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