Bioenergy and bio-products from bio-waste and its associated modern circular economy: Current research trends, challenges, and future outlooks

A Jain, S Sarsaiya, MK Awasthi, R Singh, R Rajput… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
The generation of bioenergy and bioproducts from biowaste streams has piqued global
interest in achieving a cutting-edge circular economy. The integration of biowaste into the …

[HTML][HTML] A review on European Union's strategy for plastics in a circular economy and its impact on food safety

C Matthews, F Moran, AK Jaiswal - Journal of cleaner production, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract In 2018, European Union adopted a European strategy for plastics in a circular
economy as a part of their action plan for a circular economy. Sustainability is the underlying …

Mapping of research lines on circular economy practices in agriculture: From waste to energy

MV Barros, R Salvador, AC de Francisco… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Agriculture is one of the sectors that strongly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions on the
planet. In this sense, circular economy practices can be advantageous when using …

[HTML][HTML] Packaging design for the circular economy: A systematic review

Z Zhu, W Liu, S Ye, L Batista - Sustainable production and consumption, 2022 - Elsevier
The concept of circular economy has been ubiquitous over the past five years and has been
steadily gaining a consensus as a new paradigm. Circular economy covers a wide spectrum …

An investigation of the environmental implications of bioplastics: Recent advancements on the development of environmentally friendly bioplastics solutions

R Kumar, V Lalnundiki, SD Shelare, GJ Abhishek… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The production and utilization of plastics may prove beneficial, but the environmental impact
suggests the opposite. The single-use plastics (SUP) and conventional plastics are harmful …

[HTML][HTML] Don't scrap the waste: The need for broader system boundaries in bioplastic food packaging life-cycle assessment–A critical review

S Kakadellis, ZM Harris - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
The increasing amount of plastic waste generated each year, fuelled by the growing
consumption of single-use plastics in food packaging applications, threatens the integrity of …

Barriers to blockchain adoption in the circular economy: a fuzzy Delphi and best-worst approach

A Rejeb, K Rejeb, JG Keogh, S Zailani - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Blockchain can help to fundamentally alter aspects of circular economy (CE) activities and
overcome pressing sustainability issues. Nevertheless, limited studies have investigated the …

Preparation of chitosan/Enoki mushroom foot polysaccharide composite cling film and its application in blueberry preservation

J Zhao, Y Wang, J Li, H Lei, X Zhen, D Gou… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the composite cling film was prepared by solution casting method using
chitosan and golden mushroom foot polysaccharide as substrates, and the structure and …

[HTML][HTML] Industrial packaging and its impact on sustainability and circular economy: A systematic literature review

N Silva, H Pålsson - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Industrial packaging can enable efficient and sustainable logistics activities throughout
supply chains. Such activities have a great impact on a company's sustainability …

A comprehensive review on starch-based sustainable edible films loaded with bioactive components for food packaging

JJ Pei, CP Palanisamy, GP Srinivasan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biopolymers like starch, a renewable and widely available resource, are increasingly being
used to fabricate the films for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Starch-based edible films …