A Review of Hawaii and Plastic Pollution: Potential Innovations within Circular Economy?

The study presents a comprehensive literature review focused on the impacts of plastic pollution within the Hawaiian ocean ecosystem. The analysis is organized into three primary sections to facilitate a structured understanding of the issue. First, the research identifies and categorizes the various types of plastics that contribute to pollution in the marine environment.

Ocean plastic pollution: a human and biodiversity loop.

This study offers an updated analysis of the effects of ocean plastic accumulation on human health and biodiversity within the food chain, covering the period from 2018 to 2023. Through a comprehensive review of relevant literature, a framework has been developed to visually illustrate the progression of plastics through the food chain. This framework emphasizes the intricate connections among four key elements: humans, plastics, biodiversity, and the food chain.