As a result of public pressure and government legislation to reduce plastic waste there has
been a sharp rise in the manufacture and use of alternatives to conventional plastics …

It is widely accepted that moving from a linear to circular economy for plastics will be
beneficial to reduce plastic pollution in our environment and to prevent loss of material …

Sorting multilayer packaging is still a major challenge in the recycling of post-consumer
plastic waste. In a 2019 Germany-wide field study with 248 participants, lightweight …

Plastic waste pollution is a challenging and complex issue caused mainly by high
consumption of single-use plastics and the linear economy of “extract-make-use-throw” …

New regulations require improvement of plastic packaging waste management to meet
higher recycling rates. One solution for today's multilayers and other sorting challenges is …

Plastic contamination is a major global concern as it accumulates in the environment and
breaks down into harmful microplastics. The excessive dumping of plastic, especially …

Plastics are a ubiquitous material with good mechanical, chemical and thermal properties,
and are used in all industrial sectors. Large quantities, widespread use, and insufficient …

Purpose This study analyzes sustainable practices adopted by Italian firms to enhance the
circularity of packaging and related results in terms of environmental improvements …

Lightweight packaging in the pulp and paper industry has received much attention as an
effective way to reduce CO 2 emissions. One challenge is that the tensile strength of …

Purpose Emerging technologies are addressing current challenges to shift from a linear to a
circular economy. However, the consideration of social aspects in this context is limited, and …