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ClearGlobal Ban on Plastic and What Next? Are Consumers Ready to Replace Plastic with the Second-Generation Bioplastic? Results of the Snowball Sample Consumer Research in China, Western and Eastern Europe, North America and Brazil
This consumer survey across China, Europe, North America, and Brazil found broad public awareness of plastic pollution and generally positive attitudes toward a global plastic ban, but also significant variation in readiness to adopt second-generation bioplastic alternatives.
Notes from the Field: Public Views on Bioplastics-Findings from Greece
Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with consumers and stakeholder representatives in Greece to examine public awareness, perceptions, attitudes, and concerns about bioplastics made from renewable biomass sources. Findings highlighted gaps in public knowledge about bioplastics and surfaced concerns about circularity, environmental credentials, and the broader transition away from conventional plastics.
Addressing Stakeholder Concerns Regarding the Effective Use of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics
This study reviewed stakeholder concerns about bio-based and biodegradable plastics, finding that consumer confusion about what biodegradable means, inconsistent labeling, and lack of adequate composting infrastructure are major barriers to adoption, and that clearer standards and communication are needed to realize their environmental potential.
Biyoplastikler / Biyopolimerler: Ne Kadar Farkındayız?
This review examines public and scientific awareness of bioplastics and biopolymers as alternatives to conventional synthetic plastics, discussing the range of applications from food packaging to medical devices, the role of microplastic pollution in driving interest in biodegradable alternatives, and alignment with Green Deal sustainability strategies.
Understanding bioplastic materials - current state and trends
This review summarizes the current state of bioplastic materials, examining their properties, applications, and potential as alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics that contribute to environmental pollution. The authors assess both the promise and limitations of bioplastics in reducing the global plastic waste crisis.
Consumer Awareness of Plastic: an Overview of Different Research Areas
Researchers analyzed consumer awareness of plastic across environmental science, engineering, and materials science literature using bibliometric methods, finding that each discipline frames plastic concerns differently and that a significant gap exists between what researchers prioritize and the plastic-related concerns of everyday consumers.
Bioplastics and the environment: Solution or Green Illusion?
This review critically evaluates whether bioplastics are genuinely environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics, finding that many bioplastics degrade incompletely under real-world conditions, form persistent microplastic fragments, and may pose ecological risks comparable to conventional plastics.
Acceptability and Societal Impact of the Introduction of Bioplastics as Novel Environmentally Friendly Packaging Materials in Ireland
Interviews with packaging industry stakeholders revealed why consumers and businesses are slow to adopt bioplastics, including cost, performance concerns, and unclear environmental benefits. Overcoming these barriers is important for transitioning away from petroleum plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Bioplastic as an Alternative of Conventional Plastic towards Sustainable Plastic T
This review examines bioplastics derived from renewable biomass sources (such as corn starch, vegetable oils, and food waste) as sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics, evaluating their benefits and drawbacks across environmental performance, biodegradability, and scalability. The article explores whether bioplastics represent a viable pathway toward more sustainable plastic use given growing concerns over the non-biodegradable nature and resource intensity of conventional plastics.
A community-based cross-sectional study exploring knowledge, attitude, and practice of adults towards the use and hazards of plastic products
A community-based cross-sectional study explored public knowledge, attitudes, and practices around plastic use and health risks, finding gaps in awareness of plastic chemical components despite widespread daily use. The authors recommend targeted public education to promote healthier and more sustainable plastic choices.
Single-use plastic packaging in the Canadian food industry: consumer behavior and perceptions
Researchers surveyed Canadian consumers about their awareness and attitudes toward single-use plastic food packaging, finding that while most were concerned about plastic waste, many reported lacking clear information about alternatives and that convenience and cost still strongly influenced purchasing decisions.
Are bioplastics the solution to the plastic pollution problem?
This review examines whether bioplastics can meaningfully reduce plastic pollution, concluding that while bioplastics offer some advantages, they are not a straightforward solution because many require industrial composting conditions and their environmental benefits depend heavily on end-of-life management.
A Review of Bioplastics and Their Adoption in the Circular Economy
This review examines the current landscape of bioplastics, including bio-based and biodegradable materials, as potential alternatives to conventional fossil-fuel-derived plastics. Researchers assessed standards, life cycle analyses, and environmental performance of various bioplastic types. The study highlights that while bioplastics offer potential benefits for reducing fossil resource dependency, challenges remain around their actual environmental performance and integration into circular economy systems.
The academic interest for bioplastics - a bibliometric analysis
A bibliometric analysis of scientific literature on bioplastics reveals rapid growth in research, reflecting increasing global interest in replacing petroleum-based plastics with biodegradable alternatives. The review maps key research trends and identifies the countries driving bioplastics science.
Expanding Policy for Biodegradable Plastic Products and Market Dynamics of Bio-Based Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities
This review examined the policy landscape and market dynamics for biodegradable and bio-based plastics, highlighting growing regulatory interest but warning that without standardized biodegradability testing and clear labeling requirements, consumer and industrial adoption may create new environmental problems.
The Emergence of Bioplastic as a Sustainable Polymer in the Indian Food Packaging Industry: A Scientometric Analysis
Researchers conducted a scientometric analysis of research on bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics in the Indian food packaging industry, mapping publication trends, key research themes, and the growing global policy and scientific attention toward bioplastic adoption.
Environmental risks and regulatory gaps in bioplastics: A critical review of degradation pathways and ecosystem impacts
This meta-analysis of 143 studies reveals a troubling finding: some bioplastics marketed as eco-friendly alternatives can be just as toxic to ecosystems as conventional plastics. These materials may still break down into harmful micro- and nanoplastic particles. The research suggests that simply switching to bioplastics is not enough — we need better testing and regulation to ensure alternatives are truly safer.
Consumer-driven evaluation of Ecoplas as a sustainable flexible packaging in Jakarta
Researchers evaluated Ecoplas starch-based biodegradable packaging against conventional polypropylene, recycled polypropylene, and oxo-biodegradable options using PROMETHEE II multi-criteria analysis based on surveys of 96 consumers in Jakarta. Conventional PP remained most preferred overall, though Ecoplas scored well on environmental preference and willingness to purchase, with accessibility and durability identified as key barriers to wider adoption.
Sustainable struggling: decoding microplastic released from bioplastics—a critical review
This critical review examines biodegradable plastics as an alternative to conventional plastics, finding that many do not fully degrade under real-world conditions and can fragment into microplastics more rapidly than their conventional counterparts.
A Review: Investigation of Plastics Effect on the Environment, Bioplastic Global Market Share and Its Future Perspectives
This review covers the environmental and human health impacts of plastics, with a focus on microplastics and nanoplastics, and reviews global trends in bioplastic production as an alternative. It finds that while bioplastics show promise, current production scale is far too small to address the existing plastic pollution crisis.
Examining Consumer Attention to Environmental Labels on Food Packaging
This study investigated consumer awareness and attention to environmental labels on food packaging, examining responses to degradable and recyclable eco-friendly packaging options. The research aimed to understand how label design and consumer attitudes translate into environmentally conscious purchasing decisions.
Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production
Researchers systematically reviewed over 280 articles on bioplastics and biodegradable plastics, finding that while polylactic acid and polyhydroxyalkanoates reduce fossil fuel dependence, their higher production costs, lower durability, and tendency to form microplastics when improperly composted remain significant barriers to replacing conventional plastics.
Perceptions and knowledge regarding quality and safety of plastic materials used for food packaging
Researchers surveyed 487 Portuguese consumers about their perceptions of plastic food packaging safety, finding that while 81% consider food safety when purchasing, most lack detailed knowledge about the health risks of plastic additives and microplastic contamination.
Application of biodegradable plastic and their environmental impacts: A revie
This review examines the environmental impacts of conventional petroleum-based plastics and evaluates biodegradable alternatives made from plant-based and other organic materials. Researchers found that while bioplastics show promise for reducing long-term pollution, their degradation rates vary significantly depending on environmental conditions. The study emphasizes that switching to biodegradable plastics alone is not enough without proper waste management infrastructure.