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Several studies have highlighted a link between exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics and the onset of central nervous system problems, impaired reproductive function, altered liver metabolism, dysbiosis and other chronic diseases. At the same time, research has highlighted how plastamination negatively impacts natural ecosystems, accelerating biodiversity loss and compromising the stability of the planet. Faced with these critical issues, scientific and professional debate has progressively shifted toward defining effective and sustainable strategies, often based on innovative technologies, aimed at limiting the overall impact of this global phenomenon. This study, consisting of a systematic literature review through a bibliometric analysis in the Web of Science database (1974\u2013June 2025), aims to examine plastamination through a broad and integrated approach, combining biological, medical, engineering, managerial and cultural perspectives, to offer a systematic and multidimensional reading of the problem. Preliminary findings underscore the importance of an integrated vision that brings together technology, culture, society, and medicine, emphasizing the need for shared global policies and collective responsibility. 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