The global scope of pollution from plastic waste is a well-known phenomenon associated
with trade, mass consumption, and disposal of plastic products (eg, personal protective …

Face masks have proven to be a useful protection from airborne viruses and bacteria,
especially in the recent years pandemic outbreak when they effectively lowered the risk of …

Plastics are essential in our economy and everyday life. However, plastic pollution is a
global concern. To address this issue, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular …

A crucial prerequisite for recycling, forming an integral part of municipal solid waste
management is sorting valuable materials from municipal solid waste. China's waste sorting …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the natural environment, which inevitably affect the relevant
biochemical process. Nevertheless, the knowledge about the impacts of microplastics on …

Several environmental and techno-economic assessments highlighted the advantage of
placing polystyrene-based materials in a circular loop, from production to waste generation …

The use of circular economy criteria for designing new materials is becoming a key factor for
the sustainable development of the building sector and the improved performance of …

Membrane technology has shown a promising role in combating water scarcity, a globally
faced challenge. However, the disposal of end-of-life membrane modules is problematic as …

Packaging ensures the safe handling and distribution of fresh and processed food products
via diverse supply chains, and has become an indispensable component of the food …

Cities are the core of social interactions and resource consumption in our current times.
However, urban systems are still largely based on linear activities in which resources are …