In recent years, numerous studies conducted across India have confirmed the presence of microplastics in sea salt. Research has identified microplastic fragments ranging from 35 to 575 particles in a single kilogram of sea salt. The rapid growth of the plastic industry has led to the production of a diverse array of plastic products. The extensive manufacturing and usage of plastics heighten their ability to infiltrate the environment. As the production of plastic waste has escalated, the potential risk of plastic pollution on the planet’s climate has become increasingly acknowledged. Plastics are made using fossil fuels, and the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated throughout the various stages of the plastic product life cycle present a significant environmental threat, contributing to the acceleration of global warming.

Each step of the plastic life cycle—ranging from raw material extraction and transportation to production, waste management, and environmental discharge—has been found to emit greenhouse gases. By 2050, it is estimated that plastic production will utilize up to 13% of our planet's carbon budget. The increase in global GHG emissions has depleted the remaining carbon reserves on Earth, creating a troubling feedback loop. Poor management of plastic waste, along with its accumulation along riverbanks, shorelines, and other ecosystems, further exacerbates GHG emissions. The presence of microplastics in the oceans will hinder the ocean's capacity to sequester carbon, as the release of greenhouse gases from these plastics into the environment is delayed. By the years 2030 and 2050, the total greenhouse gas emissions resulting from plastics throughout their life cycle are projected to reach 1.34 gigatons and 2.8 gigatons per year, respectively. This significant draw on the remaining carbon budgets poses a severe challenge to the global community's ability to maintain temperature increases at 1.5 °C or even 2 °C by 2100.

Plastic pollution is a grave concern for ocean ecosystems. Although it is challenging to precisely quantify the volume of plastic entering the ocean, estimates suggest that at least 14 million tonnes are released annually. If no action is taken, this figure is expected to rise significantly over the next two decades. The identification of microplastics (particles smaller than 5 mm) in various marine creatures, such as fish, mussels, and crustaceans, has highlighted the extent of plastic pollution in marine environments in recent years. Despite being regarded as nearly indestructible, plastic does break down in the environment when subjected to ultraviolet light and external pressures, resulting in mechanical and biological degradation and the formation of smaller plastic fragments

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