An overview of chemical additives present in plastics: Migration, release, fate and environmental impact during their use, disposal and recycling

Plastics are important in our society providing a range of benefits. Waste plastics, nowadays, burden the marine and terrestrial environment. Additives and PoTSs create complications in all stages of plastics lifecycle. Inappropriate use, disposal and recycling may lead to undesirable release of PoTSs. Sound recycling of plastics is the best waste management and sustainable option.