Plastic pollution is generated by the unsustainable use and disposal of plastic products in
modern society, threatening economies, ecosystems, and human health. Current clean-up …

Glass is a material inextricably linked with human civilization. It is also the product of an
energy intensive industry. About 75%–85% of the total energy requirements to produce …

Plastics have transformed our modern world. With a range of outstanding properties, they
are used in an ever-widening range of applications. However, the linear economy of their …

Based on an integrative literature review, this article investigates the reasons for the
difficulties in governing sustainability of plastic food packaging. By integrating the results …

The present study focuses on the cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) of a reusable
takeaway food container. The system boundary includes the production, transport, use, and …

The consumption of takeaway food is increasing worldwide. Single-use containers used for
takeaway food represent a significant source of waste and environmental impacts due to …

Despite the spread of policy and business initiatives aiming at transitioning to a Circular
Economy (CE), the concept is criticized in the scientific literature for its lack of emphasis on …

Rapid economic growth and urbanization have led to significant changes in the world's
consumption patterns. Accelerated urbanization, the spread of the mobile Internet, and the …

China has a rapidly growing online food delivery and takeaway market, serving 406 million
customers with 10.0 billion orders and generating 323 kilotonnes of tableware and …

Microplastic is an emerging global pollutant that have attracted a great deal of attention from
researchers and the public. Guangdong Province has a large population and a relatively …