Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers.
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …

In food industry, a growing concern is the use of suitable packaging material (ie,
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …

There is currently a shift from petrochemical to bio-based plastics (bioplastics). The
application of comprehensive and appropriately designed LCA studies are imperative to …

Over the last 60 years plastics production has increased manifold, owing to their
inexpensive, multipurpose, durable and lightweight nature. These characteristics have …

The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …

The extensive production of conventional plastics and their use in different commercial
applications poses a significant threat to both the fossil fuels sources and the environment …

While attention on the importance of closing materials loops for achieving circular economy
(CE) is raging, the technicalities of doing so are often neglected or difficult to overcome …

Growing awareness of the environmental damage associated with conventional product
packaging has led to keen interest in 'green','environmentally friendly'or …

Industries across the world are making a transition from fossil resources to renewable
biological feedstock for the production of chemicals, fuels, and materials, as a strategy to …

The consumption of takeaway food is increasing worldwide. Single-use containers used for
takeaway food represent a significant source of waste and environmental impacts due to …