Bioplastics for a circular economy
Bioplastics—typically plastics manufactured from bio-based polymers—stand to contribute to
more sustainable commercial plastic life cycles as part of a circular economy, in which virgin …
more sustainable commercial plastic life cycles as part of a circular economy, in which virgin …
Technologies and perspectives for achieving carbon neutrality
Global development has been heavily reliant on the overexploitation of natural resources
since the Industrial Revolution. With the extensive use of fossil fuels, deforestation, and other …
since the Industrial Revolution. With the extensive use of fossil fuels, deforestation, and other …
[HTML][HTML] Sustainability of biodegradable plastics: New problem or solution to solve the global plastic pollution?
Plastic usage is increasing the number of pollutants in the environment. Plastic particles and
other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat …
other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat …
Sustainable and bio-based food packaging: A review on past and current design innovations
Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers.
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …
A review of bioplastics and their adoption in the circular economy
A Di Bartolo, G Infurna, NT Dintcheva - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The European Union is working towards the 2050 net-zero emissions goal and tackling the
ever-growing environmental and sustainability crisis by implementing the European Green …
ever-growing environmental and sustainability crisis by implementing the European Green …
[HTML][HTML] Climate change: Strategies for mitigation and adaptation
The sustainability of life on Earth is under increasing threat due to human-induced climate
change. This perilous change in the Earth's climate is caused by increases in carbon dioxide …
change. This perilous change in the Earth's climate is caused by increases in carbon dioxide …
The life cycle assessment for polylactic acid (PLA) to make it a low-carbon material
The massive plastic production worldwide leads to a global concern for the pollution made
by the plastic wastes and the environmental issues associated with them. One of the best …
by the plastic wastes and the environmental issues associated with them. One of the best …
Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products
The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …
Biowastes for biodegradable bioplastics production and end-of-life scenarios in circular bioeconomy and biorefinery concept
SS Ali, T Elsamahy, EA Abdelkarim, R Al-Tohamy… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to global urbanization, industrialization, and economic development, biowastes
generation represents negative consequences on the environment and human health. The …
generation represents negative consequences on the environment and human health. The …
Plastics and climate change—Breaking carbon lock-ins through three mitigation pathways
The plastic industry is dependent on fossil fuels in various ways that result in strong" carbon
lock-in" throughout the value chain and large and growing CO 2 emissions. The industry …
lock-in" throughout the value chain and large and growing CO 2 emissions. The industry …