Bioplastics—typically plastics manufactured from bio-based polymers—stand to contribute to
more sustainable commercial plastic life cycles as part of a circular economy, in which virgin …

Microplastics are found ubiquitous in the natural environment and are an increasing source
of worry for global health. Rapid industrialization and inappropriate plastic waste …

The massive consumption of a wide range plastic products has generated a huge amount of
plastic waste. There is a need to provide awareness of their uses and routine management …

The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing socioeconomic crisis has impeded progress
towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). This paper investigates the …

The COVID-19 crisis is among the most disruptive events in recent decades. Its profound
consequences have garnered the interest of many studies in various disciplines, including …

The COVID-19 pandemic has immensely impacted the economic, social, and environmental
pillars of sustainability in human lives. Due to the scholars' increasing interest in responding …

Plastic products have played significant roles in protecting people during the COVID-19
pandemic. The widespread use of personal protective gear created a massive disruption in …

This study develops a novel mathematical model to design a sustainable mask Closed-Loop
Supply Chain Network (CLSCN) during the COVID-19 outbreak for the first time. A multi …

Global plastic waste has grown at an alarming rate for decades. However, the traditional
landfill and incineration treatments may cause air pollution and valuable land squander …

Infectious diseases and human behavior are intertwined. On one side, our movements and
interactions are the engines of transmission. On the other, the unfolding of viruses might …