The Journey of Plastics: Historical Development, Environmental Challenges, and the Emergence of Bioplastics for Single-Use Products
This paper explores the historical development of conventional plastics, tracing their evolution from early forms to their pervasive use in modern society. Its observations include the rise of mass plastic production during World War II and the post-war development, showcasing plastics’ economic and...
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| description | This paper explores the historical development of conventional plastics, tracing their evolution from early forms to their pervasive use in modern society. Its observations include the rise of mass plastic production during World War II and the post-war development, showcasing plastics’ economic and societal impact. The environmental repercussions of plastic pollution have led to increased global awareness and calls for sustainable alternatives. The emergence of bioplastics is investigated, including their classification, properties, applications, and challenges in scaling. This paper emphasises the urgency of adopting bioplastics for a sustainable future and discusses efforts towards homogenisation and standardisation across global markets. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4b13e3e323434272943906bc891866d02025-01-24T13:31:35ZengMDPI AGEng2673-41172025-01-01611710.3390/eng6010017The Journey of Plastics: Historical Development, Environmental Challenges, and the Emergence of Bioplastics for Single-Use ProductsJade Stanley0David Culliton1Antonio-Jonay Jovani-Sancho2Adriana Cunha Neves3Department of Applied Science, South East Technological University, Kilkenny Rd, Moanacurragh, R93 V960 Carlow, IrelandDepartment of Aerospace, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, South East Technological University, Kilkenny Rd, Moanacurragh, R93 V960 Carlow, IrelandUnited Kingdom Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Bangor LL57 2UW, UKDepartment of Applied Science, South East Technological University, Kilkenny Rd, Moanacurragh, R93 V960 Carlow, IrelandThis paper explores the historical development of conventional plastics, tracing their evolution from early forms to their pervasive use in modern society. Its observations include the rise of mass plastic production during World War II and the post-war development, showcasing plastics’ economic and societal impact. The environmental repercussions of plastic pollution have led to increased global awareness and calls for sustainable alternatives. The emergence of bioplastics is investigated, including their classification, properties, applications, and challenges in scaling. This paper emphasises the urgency of adopting bioplastics for a sustainable future and discusses efforts towards homogenisation and standardisation across global markets.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/6/1/17plasticbioplasticplastic pollutionenvironmental |
| spellingShingle | Jade Stanley David Culliton Antonio-Jonay Jovani-Sancho Adriana Cunha Neves The Journey of Plastics: Historical Development, Environmental Challenges, and the Emergence of Bioplastics for Single-Use Products Eng plastic bioplastic plastic pollution environmental |
| title | The Journey of Plastics: Historical Development, Environmental Challenges, and the Emergence of Bioplastics for Single-Use Products |
| title_full | The Journey of Plastics: Historical Development, Environmental Challenges, and the Emergence of Bioplastics for Single-Use Products |
| title_fullStr | The Journey of Plastics: Historical Development, Environmental Challenges, and the Emergence of Bioplastics for Single-Use Products |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Journey of Plastics: Historical Development, Environmental Challenges, and the Emergence of Bioplastics for Single-Use Products |
| title_short | The Journey of Plastics: Historical Development, Environmental Challenges, and the Emergence of Bioplastics for Single-Use Products |
| title_sort | journey of plastics historical development environmental challenges and the emergence of bioplastics for single use products |
| topic | plastic bioplastic plastic pollution environmental |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/6/1/17 |
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