Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers.
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …

Plastics have become a severe transboundary threat to natural ecosystems and human
health, with studies predicting a twofold increase in the number of plastic debris (including …

There is currently a shift from petrochemical to bio-based plastics (bioplastics). The
application of comprehensive and appropriately designed LCA studies are imperative to …

The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has driven massive consumption of personal protective
equipment (PPE) worldwide. Single-use face masks are one of the most used PPE to …

To address environmental pollution by plastic litter, the European Union adopted EU
Directive 2019/904, the so called “Single-Use Plastics Directive”(SUPD), which bans several …

The gravity of the impending threats posed by microplastics (MPs) pollution in the
environment cannot be over-emphasized. Several research studies continue to stress how …

Sustainability is a buzzword across numerous industries, and the polymer value chain is no
exception. Due to the ubiquitous nature of polymer products, the conundrums and …

This article provides an overview of plastic recycling development since the 1970s. It
discusses the three common recycling options: mechanical recycling, chemical recycling …

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 …