Plastic waste accumulation has been recognized as one of the most critical challenges of
modern societies worldwide. Traditional waste management practices include open burning …

The development and diffusion of sustainable innovations are of interest to various public
and private sector actors. The diffusion of sustainable innovations into value networks …

This study systematically reviews the scientific literature on the role of open innovation in
addressing current and emerging societal and environmental challenges. To do so, we …

Scholars, politicians, and practitioners have recently advocated that eco‐innovation (EI) is
critical to achieve the circular economy (CE) vision. While much of the available body of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most unprecedented crises of recent decades
with a global effect on society and the economy. It has triggered changes in the behavior …

This study aims to examine, through stakeholders consultation, the widely used definitions of
four terms related to plastics sustainability:'bio-based plastics','bioplastics','biodegradable …

Achieving a circular economy (CE) has become a strategic priority for the plastic packaging
industry to implement long-term business sustainability while meeting legislative …

Microwave heating performances of low density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic particles as
affected by microwave power (500, 700, and 900 W), feeding load (10, 20, and 30 g), and …

This article contributes to a better understanding of how heterogeneous innovation system
actors shape green industrial path development. Previous research has identified various …

To overcome barriers and make a societal transition towards a safe, healthy, and
sustainable circular economy, realistic and ambitious solutions need to be identified. This …