Plastic waste, primarily from packaging, is a growing threat to nature and the environment
and a waste of resources, calling for a greener, circular economy based on waste avoidance …

Single-use bags have been restricted or banned in various parts of the world. The
exploration of substitute alternatives such as reusable and biodegradable bags, and the use …

Globally, plastic production and consumption have led to a large amount of plastic waste.
Plastic solid waste poses a serious menace to the environmental wellbeing. Plastic pollution …

The rapid development of the express delivery industry brings convenience to people, while
the large number of Express delivery packaging waste also imposes a burden on the …

The mass production and use of plastics over the past decades is now posing a threat to the
environment due to increasing pollution. The industrial transition towards more sustainable …

The overproduction and consumption of plastics has led to a global challenge of plastic
pollution and waste. Citizens in particular have an important role to play as they interact with …

Plastic waste has become a significant challenge for waste managers currently. Recycling is
an important measure to reduce the associated environmental impacts. However, the …

Abstract As a European Union (EU) member, Portugal must comply with reductions in plastic
waste. In Portugal, the 330 items/100 m of beach litter, comprising up to 3.9 million pieces …

This study was conducted to estimate the generation of single-use plastics (SUPs) and
elucidate consumer behavior towards a plastic-free university. The results show that the …

This paper provides an overview of the fundamental aspects pertaining an effective circular
packaging. The main challenges of food packaging systems to comply with the principles of …