The detrimental impact of single-use plastics on the environment is daily news across the
globe. Single-use plastic packaging materials and other plastic waste originating from …

The progression of plastic pollution is a global concern.“Reuse, reduce and recycle” offers a
solution to the burdening issue, although not enough to curb the rampant use of plastics …

The problems linked to plastic wastes have led to the development of biodegradable
plastics. More specifically, biodegradable bioplastics are the polymers that are mineralized …

As plastic marine debris continues to accumulate in the oceans, many important questions
surround this global dilemma. In particular, how many descriptors would be necessary to …

Future plastic materials will be very different from those that are used today. The increasing
importance of sustainability promotes the development of bio-based and biodegradable …

The extensive production of conventional plastics and their use in different commercial
applications poses a significant threat to both the fossil fuels sources and the environment …

Recent years have seen upsurge in plastic manufacturing and its utilization in various fields,
such as, packaging, household goods, medical applications, and beauty products. Due to …

Overconsumption of plastic goods and improper handling of petroleum-derived plastic waste
have brought a plethora of negative impacts to the environment, ecosystem and human …

Overusing non-degradable plastics causes a series of environmental issues, inferring a
switch to biodegradable plastics. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are promising …

Bioplastics are currently and increasingly used as substitutes of conventional plastics;
furthermore, they are mainly utilised in order to cope with problems related to plastic-based …