In 2021, global plastics production was 390.7 Mt; in 2022, it was 400.3 Mt, showing an
increase of 2.4%, and this rising tendency will increase yearly. Of this data, less than 2 …

As plastics become more ubiquitous, their impact on the environment and on human health
cannot be overlooked. Once generated, micro‐and nano‐plastics end‐up in the …

This research developed a bio-based polymer composite using polylactic acid (PLA) and
agro-industrial residues from coffee by-products (without chemical modification and the use …

The aim of this study was to assess the environmental impact of using recycled polyethylene
film for shrink-wrapping bottles. For this aim, film properties were tested and the harmfulness …

Innovation in plastic waste recycling technologies is essential for tackling the environmental
challenges of plastic pollution. Traditional plastic waste management strategies, such as …

Microplastic pollution, a major global environmental issue, is gaining heightened attention
worldwide. Marginal seas are particularly susceptible to microplastic contamination, yet data …

Polyethylene (PE), a highly prevalent non‐biodegradable polymer in the field of plastics,
presents a waste management issue. To alleviate this issue, bio‐based PE (bio‐PE) …

With the rapid growth of global plastic production, the degradation of microplastics (MPs)
has received widespread attention, and the search for efficient biodegradation pathways has …

Microplastics (MPs), found in many places around the world, are thought to be more
detrimental than other forms of plastics. At present, physical, chemical, and biological …

Although a lot of recent research revealed advantages of novel biopolymers' implementation
as active food packaging polymers, there is not an equivalent effort from industry to use such …