Plastic and sustainability: a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer and CiteSpace

Purpose This study aims to present a comprehensive knowledge mapping and an in-depth analysis of plastic sustainability research understand better global trends directions in this field that emerged between 1995 2022. Design/methodology/approach presents visual 1933 articles listed the Web Science (WoS) databases years 2022 related sustainability. The based on CiteSpace VOSviewer current status, which contains collaboration network, co-citation references with citation bursts keyword analysis. Findings results reveal China USA are most prominent countries exploring notion plastic. Chinese Academy is institution. Chai Qiang, Friedrich Daniel, Sahajwalla Veena Ok Yong Sik prolific authors field. Furthermore, circular economy, bioplastic, sustainable development, polyester bioplastics highly discussed issues recent years. Not surprisingly, COVID-19 latest topic discussion started 2021 due its negative impact pollution challenges it posed Originality/value among pioneers shed light status using bibliometric method newest data. also suggests collaborations scholars institutions require be enhanced for management contribute development.