A variety of chemical substances used in plastic production may be released throughout the
entire life cycle of the plastic, posing risks to human health, the environment, and recycling …

The current global plastics economy is highly linear, with the exceptional performance and
low carbon footprint of polymeric materials at odds with dramatic increases in plastic waste …

Human society has become increasingly reliant on plastic because it allows for convenient
and sanitary living. However, recycling rates are currently low, which means that the majority …

Food packaging can be considered as a passive barrier that protects food from
environmental factors such as ultraviolet light, oxygen, water vapour, pressure and heat. It …

Background The technology of food packaging is responding to significant market dynamics
such as the rapid growth in e-commerce and preservation of fresh food, a sector that …

Food packaging maintains the food safety and ensures the quality of food throughout the
supply chain. Both are achieved by the protective function of the packaging against negative …

In this review of reviews, we overview the current global body of available evidence from
structured reviews of epidemiological studies that explore human health outcomes …

The food sector includes several large industries such as canned food, pasta, flour, frozen
products, and beverages. Those industries transform agricultural raw materials into added …

Abstract In 2018, European Union adopted a European strategy for plastics in a circular
economy as a part of their action plan for a circular economy. Sustainability is the underlying …

Environmental impacts and consumer concerns have necessitated the study of bio-based
materials as alternatives to petrochemicals for packaging applications. The purpose of this …