Climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution—the triple planetary crisis—increasingly
threaten the Earth system, necessitating tools such as life-cycle assessment (LCA) that can …

Plastic pollution in various forms has emerged as the most severe environmental threat.
Small plastic chunks, such as microplastics and nanoplastics derived from primary and …

The global production and consumption of plastics, as well as their deposition in the
environment, are experiencing exponential growth. In addition, mismanaged plastic waste …

Despite the importance of estuaries as transition zones between freshwater and marine
compartments, their role in the transport of microplastics is still unclear. This review analyzes …

Since the advent of microplastics, it has become a vital component, directly or indirectly, in
our daily lives. With advancements in their use, microplastics have become an integral part …

This review examines cradle-to-grave life cycle assessments (LCAs) and biodegradation
studies of common bioplastics. Fueled by a growing single-use consumer base, the rate at …

Although plastics emissions pose hazards to ecosystem quality, life cycle assessment (LCA)
methodologies do not yet include quantification of the potential impacts of plastic leakage …

Marine pollution by various debris is rising in the context of increasing urbanization,
industrialization and worldwide trade. Here, we review marine macro-litter with focus on …

Packaging can play a substantial role in moving towards more sustainable food systems by
affecting the amount of food loss and waste. However, the use of plastic packaging gives …

Comprehensive but interpretable assessment of the environmental performance of diets
involves choosing a set of appropriate indicators. Current knowledge and data gaps on the …