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Policy gaps and opportunities in bio-based plastics: implications for sustainable food packaging

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datacite.subject.fosEngenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia do Ambiente
dc.contributor.authorLeal Filho, Walter
dc.contributor.authorBarbir, Jelena
dc.contributor.authorVenkatesan, Madhavi
dc.contributor.authorLange Salvia, Amanda
dc.contributor.authorDobri, Andrea
dc.contributor.authorBošković, Neda
dc.contributor.authorHenrique, João Paulino Pires Eustachio
dc.contributor.authorIngram, Ian
dc.contributor.authorDinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-26T15:03:41Z
dc.date.available2025-08-26T15:03:41Z
dc.date.issued2025-05-30
dc.description.abstractThe increasing use of bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics reflects a global push towards more sustainable materials. In the context of food packaging, where plastic waste and contamination risks are acute, these materials offer promising alternatives. However, the transition is complex, requiring coordinated regulatory interventions and lifecycle assessments (LCA) to avoid unintended environmental and health consequences. This paper outlines the pressing need for policies that guide the development and deployment of bio-based plastics in food-related applications. It provides a policy-oriented synthesis focused on Europe and discusses recent concerns such as toxicity, end-of-life impacts, and food safety. The study draws from the literature review and regulatory analysis to suggest policy mechanisms that can accelerate safe, circular solutions in food packaging. Methodologically, this communication uses qualitative synthesis of scientific and regulatory data to assess gaps and align innovations with sustainability targets.eng
dc.identifier.citationAPA7th: Leal Filho, W., Barbir, J., Venkatesan, M., Salvia, A. L., Dobri, A., Bošković, N., Eustachio, J. H. P. P., Ingram, I., & Dinis, M. A. P. (2025). Policy Gaps and Opportunities in Bio-Based Plastics: Implications for Sustainable Food Packaging [Review]. Foods, 14(11), 1-15, Article 1955. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14111955
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/foods14111955
dc.identifier.issn2304-8158
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10284/14537
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherMDPI AG
dc.relation.hasversionhttps://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/11/1955
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dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectBio-based plastics
dc.subjectFood packaging
dc.subjectPlastic pollution
dc.subjectSustainable materials
dc.subjectToxicity
dc.subjectPolicy
dc.subjectCircular economy
dc.titlePolicy gaps and opportunities in bio-based plastics: implications for sustainable food packagingeng
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oaire.citation.issue11
oaire.citation.titleFoods
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