Abstract Globally, poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is the most utilized class of
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …

The ubiquitous use of plastics has been driven by their combination of low cost and
properties, but these attributes directly challenge waste management schemes for plastic …

Australia has many unique features that make the approach to a transition to circular
economy different to other countries. There is growing recognition that the current linear …

Many countries have attempted to manage the local solid waste via policies as one of the
main means to improve the recycling rate. However, it is difficult to measure the …

Waste treatments, which add value to the production system, may contribute to achieving a
more circular economy. These recovery treatments are material recycling, composting and …

Reducing carbon emissions of kitchen waste treatment (KWT) is regarded as an effective
way for achieving the goal of carbon mitigation. In this study, a hybrid method, combining life …

Australia, like most countries worldwide, faces increasing issues with burgeoning waste
generation and its appropriate disposal. Hence, effective policies and programmes are …

Sustainable development is a worldwide concern. This paper presents an analysis of the
influence of the final consumption expenditure on the total consumption of households in …

The residential sector contributes to about 17% of the total waste generation in Italy. The
main objectives set by the European and Italian governments regarding the waste sector …

Household consumption accounts for the largest share of the global anthropogenic
greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. The literature assessing the environmental impacts of …