The concept of the circular economy has emerged as a promising solution to address the
mounting concerns surrounding plastic waste and the urgent need for sustainable resource …

Plastics introduced into the natural environment persist, degrade, and fragment into smaller
particles due to various environmental factors. Microplastics (MPs)(ranging from 1 μm to 5 …

A literature review was carried out to analyze the current status of microplastic research in
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Specifically, this work focused on publications …

Over the past few decades, industrial plastic production has been experiencing exceptional
growth. The durability, lightness, stability, and low cost of conventional plastic materials are …

This paper describes the motivation, framework, concepts, method, implementation, and
results of the HCII2023 Design Café, a dedicated participatory highly interactive design …

The myriad consumption of plastic regularly, environmental impact and health disquietude of
humans are at high risk. Along the line, international cooperation on a global scale is …

According to studies on global plastic manufacturing and the resulting pollution, plastic
wastes have been identified as a serious environmental concern. The impact of plastic …

Due to the rise in waste, both developed and develo** countries' municipal solid waste
(MSW) disposal systems are overburdened. The increased inflow of used plastic water …

Effective management of recyclable plastic waste is critical for environmental sustainability
and economic viability. Blockchain technology has transformative potential in addressing the …

Purpose This paper aims to investigate recycling behavior (RB) in the United Arab Emirates
(UAE) to identify factors in the lack of citizen participation in recycling and to form strategies …