Environmental impact of bioplastic use: A review
Throughout their lifecycle, petroleum-based plastics are associated with many
environmental problems, including greenhouse gas emissions, persistence in marine and …
environmental problems, including greenhouse gas emissions, persistence in marine and …
The evolution of polystyrene as a cell culture material
Polystyrene (PS) has brought in vitro cell culture from its humble beginnings to the modern
era, propelling dozens of research fields along the way. This review discusses the …
era, propelling dozens of research fields along the way. This review discusses the …
Sustainability assessments of bio-based polymers
Bio-based polymers have become feasible alternatives to traditional petroleum-based
plastics. However, the factors that influence the sustainability of bio-based polymers are …
plastics. However, the factors that influence the sustainability of bio-based polymers are …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental impacts of takeaway food containers
A Gallego-Schmid, JMF Mendoza… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
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 …
takeaway food represent a significant source of waste and environmental impacts due to …
How green was my festival: Exploring challenges and opportunities associated with staging green events
Organisers of events are increasingly looking to highlight their green credentials. This is
occurring against the background of an increasingly sophisticated market that is suspicious …
occurring against the background of an increasingly sophisticated market that is suspicious …
Assessment of the environmental profile of PLA, PET and PS clamshell containers using LCA methodology
Life cycle assessments of bio-based polymer resin and products historically have shown
favorable results in terms of environmental impacts and energy use compared to petroleum …
favorable results in terms of environmental impacts and energy use compared to petroleum …
Sharing tableware reduces waste generation, emissions and water consumption in China's takeaway packaging waste dilemma
China has a rapidly growing online food delivery and takeaway market, serving 406 million
customers with 10.0 billion orders and generating 323 kilotonnes of tableware and …
customers with 10.0 billion orders and generating 323 kilotonnes of tableware and …
Post-consumer plastic packaging waste from online food delivery services in South Korea
Along with the rapid growth of the food delivery industry, concerns are growing regarding the
management of plastic packaging waste. This study estimates the amount of plastic …
management of plastic packaging waste. This study estimates the amount of plastic …
Assessment of the environmental break-even point for deposit return systems through an LCA analysis of single-use and reusable cups
D Cottafava, M Costamagna, M Baricco… - Sustainable Production …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Circular Economy introduced new research challenges to be faced. Linear and
circular supply chain comparisons require general methodologies to obtain significant and …
circular supply chain comparisons require general methodologies to obtain significant and …
Environmental performance of municipal solid waste strategies based on LCA method: a case study of Macau
Increasing public attention has been brought to bear on the environmental impacts of
municipal solid waste (MSW) management in Macau, due to the continually increasing …
municipal solid waste (MSW) management in Macau, due to the continually increasing …