Packaging is present in our daily lives, however, packaging for cosmetics based on polymers from petroleum, which cause environmental impacts. A promising alternative would be the usage of biodegradable materials, such as biopolymers packaging. The work proposed a survey to map public opinion about hygienic products change. 151 people different segments society answered (questions related aware...

The importance of product sustainability has become increasingly relevant, with several key stakeholders striving to improve the lifecycle environmental footprint their products in various aspects. This sense sustainable urgency also been felt cosmetic industry, which contributes significantly global plastic manufactured and used worldwide. Design for Recycling Reuse are two different approache...

introduction: in iran, the main problem in greenhouse cucumber production and post-harvest shelf life is short due to the application of traditional packaging and storage methods. this research was carried out in order to investigate on the effects of packaging type and chitosan edible coating on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of royal greenhouse cucumber during storage conditi...

In the last few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in industrial and urban activities, culminating in the need for people to adopt improved living conditions. This has led to an increase in the use of packaging materials, mainly in the form of plastic. Plastics have become an indispensable part of today’s world. Due to their lightweight, durability, energy efficiency, coupled with ease...

Human exposure to endocrine disruptors is well documented by biomonitoring data. However, this information is limited to few chemicals like bisphenol A or phthalate plasticizers. To account for so-far unidentified endocrine disruptors and potential mixture effects we employ bioassays to detect endocrine activity in foodstuff and consequently characterize the integrated exposure to endocrine act...

Plastics are inexpensive, lightweight and durable materials, which can readily be moulded into a variety of products that find use in a wide range of applications. As a consequence, the production of plastics has increased markedly over the last 60 years. However, current levels of their usage and disposal generate several environmental problems. Around 4 per cent of world oil and gas productio...

Plastics have transformed everyday life; usage is increasing and annual production is likely to exceed 300 million tonnes by 2010. In this concluding paper to the Theme Issue on Plastics, the Environment and Human Health, we synthesize current understanding of the benefits and concerns surrounding the use of plastics and look to future priorities, challenges and opportunities. It is evident tha...

The flexographic printing is the fastest growing printing technique nowadays [1]. The principal advantages of flexography are reflected in the markets where it is most often used. The advantages of flexographic printing are low cost and short circle time, precise ink transfer with minimum on-press adjustments, and ability to print one layer and laminate another layer over it in a continuous pro...