A Review of the Environmental and Health Implications of Plastic Wastes Pollution in Nigeria
Abstract
We are in the age of plastic, and it has become an issue of concern in the environment. The aim of this paper is to review the environmental and health implications of plastic waste pollution,
Keywords
Environmental and Health ImplicationsPlastic Waste PollutionMitigative
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