Background This work evaluates the preparedness of the packaging industry towards more
circular, sustainable solutions for fresh meat and fish. The term bioplastic is ill-defined …

Food waste exacerbates greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation, while
the prevalent use of conventional plastics in food packaging, characterized by their cost …

The partial degradation of cellulose-based bioplastics in industrial treatment of organic
fraction of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) opened to the investigation of further disposal …

The ability of full-scale industrial plants to degrade bioplastics waste must be verified to
exclude any negative effects on the quality of the process outputs. This study aims to assess …

In this study commercial starch-based (Mater-Bi®) disposable bioplastic tableware items,
which are among the most widely used commercial products available on the market, were …

The huge amount of plastics generated by the massive use of packaging makes it difficult to
manage waste safely. Introducing biodegradable polymers, such as poly (lactic acid)(PLA) …

To face the ongoing issues related to global warming, a circular economy approach should
be pursued, rethinking the waste management system and the recovery of organic waste …

Bioplastics have entered everyday life as a potential sustainable substitute for commodity
plastics. However, still further progress should be made to clarify their degradation behavior …

The suitability of bioplastics for treatment in anaerobic digestion and composting plants is
not always clear despite their increasing popularity as an alternative to oil-based polymers …

Four different end-of-life options for disposable bioplastic cups were investigated and
compared based on their environmental implications. Two products with distinct polymeric …