Plastics have become a severe transboundary threat to natural ecosystems and human
health, with studies predicting a twofold increase in the number of plastic debris (including …

The extensive use of petroleum-based synthetic and non-biodegradable materials for
packaging applications has caused severe environmental damage. The rising demand for …

Plastics have become a severe transboundary threat to natural ecosystems and human
health, with studies predicting a twofold increase in the number of plastic debris (including …

The transition to a circular economy requires actions and policies. In the praxis of
governance, a common way to steer the transition to a different state proceeds through the …

Plastic pollution is one of today's great environmental challenges. Research addressing the
issue of plastic pollution is growing, improving our predictions of risk, and informing the …

The so‐called circular economy—the concept of closing material loops to preserve products,
parts, and materials in the industrial system and extract their maximum utility—has recently …

Single-use plastic (SUP) being a versatile material, is adopted as an alternate to traditional
materials specifically for the use in food packaging due to its inherent characteristics like …

The demand for exploring advanced and eco-friendly sustainable packaging materials with
superior physical, mechanical and barrier properties is increasing. The materials that are …

In the USA, local governments have the primary responsibility to manage MSW. However,
local governments lack the authority to explicitly shift costs or responsibility back onto the …

This paper presents the results of Australian research that explored the role of packaging in
minimizing food waste in the supply chain. The economic, social and environmental costs of …