Less than 10% of the plastics generated globally are recycled, while the rest are incinerated,
accumulated in landfills, or leak into the environment. New technologies are emerging to …

Although plastic is one of the most commonly used materials in our everyday life, the current
linear economy ('produce, use and dispose') engenders high risks to human health in …

The rapid technical evolution of additive manufacturing (AM) enables a new path to a
circular economy using distributed recycling and production. This concept of Distributed …

Abstract Polypropylene (PP), a fossil-based polyolefin plastics widely used worldwide, is
non-hydrolyzable and resistant to biodegradation as a major source of plastic pollutants in …

The use of post-consumer polyolefins is increasing due to the pledges of multiple
organizations to use higher concentrations of recycled materials in packaging. However …

This research paper delves into innovative material integration in modern manufacturing,
exploring its potential to elevate US competitiveness within a sustainable global economy. It …

Conservation of natural resources has a critical role in promoting sustainable development.
However, emerging evidence suggests that the overexploitation of natural resources and …

Polyethylene (PE), a versatile polymer present nearly everywhere, poses many challenges
as more of it becomes terrestrial and marine waste and used for everything from packaging …

The purpose of this review is to investigate environmental sustainability issues of the flexible
packaging (FP) segment of the packaging industry. Increasingly, waste and pollution caused …

Plastics are versatile materials used in a variety of sectors that have seen a rapid increase in
their global production. Millions of tonnes of plastic wastes are generated each year, which …