Biodegradation of poly (ethylene terephthalate): mechanistic insights, advances, and future innovative strategies
Abstract Globally, poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is the most utilized class of
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …
Why is recycling of postconsumer plastics so challenging?
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 …
properties, but these attributes directly challenge waste management schemes for plastic …
Circular economy barriers in Australia: How to translate theory into practice?
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 …
economy different to other countries. There is growing recognition that the current linear …
Effectiveness of solid waste management policies in Australia: An Exploratory Study
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 …
main means to improve the recycling rate. However, it is difficult to measure the …
[HTML][HTML] Waste treatments in the European Union: A comparative analysis across its member states
MP López-Portillo, G Martínez-Jiménez… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
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 …
more circular economy. These recovery treatments are material recycling, composting and …
Optimum strategies of regional kitchen waste treatment against a background of carbon mitigation
W Yue, J Zhang, Q Rong, C Xu, M Su - Sustainable Production and …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …
way for achieving the goal of carbon mitigation. In this study, a hybrid method, combining life …
Evaluating policy changes on council waste generation and diversion: Evidence from South Australia
Y Xu, SA Wheeler… - Australian Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Australia, like most countries worldwide, faces increasing issues with burgeoning waste
generation and its appropriate disposal. Hence, effective policies and programmes are …
generation and its appropriate disposal. Hence, effective policies and programmes are …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of the Total Consumption of Households on Municipal Waste Quantity in Romania
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 …
influence of the final consumption expenditure on the total consumption of households in …
Bottom-up modelling of the Italian municipal waste generation: Model set-up, validation and pathways towards 2040
LP Vilà, A Trabucchi, L Ferrè, M Grosso… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …
main objectives set by the European and Italian governments regarding the waste sector …
[HTML][HTML] Social cost of household emissions: cross-country comparison across the economic development spectrum
Y Shershunovich, A Mirzabaev - Environment, Development and …, 2024 - Springer
Household consumption accounts for the largest share of the global anthropogenic
greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. The literature assessing the environmental impacts of …
greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. The literature assessing the environmental impacts of …