Energy, food, and clothing are the three main components of humanity. Each one
individually and all together contribute to climate change and CO 2 emissions, to the …

High rates of resource consumption and waste generation have put pressure on
environmental systems and one of the solutions to this concerning behavior is a circular …

A paradigm shift from a linear economy to a circular economy is crucial to reduce pressure
on the environment and to improve the security of supply of primary raw materials. Under …

While many people consider clothes shopping an enjoyable leisure activity, the constant
supply of new fashion styles at very low prices has led to a significant increase in the volume …

Sustainability is characterized by a growing trend in the number of papers published in the
last years, for an increasing impact factor and because today a large number of experts and …

Plastic pollution has adverse effects on the ecosystem and on the human body. Bioplastics
might provide an alternative to plastic for environmentally friendly consumers. A systematic …

Industrial waste encompasses all types of waste generated from industrial, manufacturing,
and mining activities. To minimize adverse environmental impacts, industrial waste can be …

Among global efforts facing plastic pollution, their gradual replacement with alternative
materials has gained strength during the last decade. We identified five stakeholders and …

Environmental obligations of scientists, engineers and members of the research community
have evolved further than the quantifiable control of emissions and waste of production. The …

The integration of product-based learning strategies in Materials in Chemical Engineering
education is crucial for students to gain the skills and competencies required to thrive in the …