2,743
Views
11
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Review Articles

Sustainability of biodegradable plastics: a review on social, economic, and environmental factors

ORCID Icon, &
Pages 892-912 | Received 23 Nov 2020, Accepted 25 Jul 2021, Published online: 16 Sep 2021

References

  • Kamaruddin H, Ling STY, Hoe LI. Externalities of business entities from plastic pollution at Perhentian Island, Malaysia. Opción Rev Ciencias Humanas y Soc. 2020;(91):1380–1404.
  • Geyer R, Jambeck JR, Law KL. Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made. Sci Adv. 2017;3(7):e1700782.
  • Wadstein V. Circular economy in plastic production: the recycling challenges and solutions in plastic production. KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM); 2019.
  • Dilkes-Hoffman LS. Exploring the role of biodegradable plastics. The University of Queensland in School of Chemical Engineering; 2020.
  • Zalasiewicz J, Waters CN, Ivar do Sul JA, et al. The geological cycle of plastics and their use as a stratigraphic indicator of the anthropocene. Anthropocene. 2016;13:4–17.
  • Aziz NAA, Lukhman AA, Chubo JK, et al. Public perception to littering in greenspaces: a case study in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. J Phys. 2019;1358(1):12031.
  • Smith M. Do microplastic residuals in municipal compost bioaccumulate in plant tissue? [Doctoral dissertation]. Canada: Royal Roads University; 2018.
  • Chek MF, Kim S-Y, Mori T, et al. Asymmetric open-closed dimer mechanism of polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase PhaC. Iscience. 2020;23(5):101084
  • Skogen K, Helland H, Kaltenborn B. Concern about climate change, biodiversity loss, habitat degradation and landscape change: embedded in different packages of environmental concern? J Nat Conserv. 2018;44:12–20.
  • Klein F, Emberger-Klein A, Menrad K, et al. Influencing factors for the purchase intention of consumers choosing bioplastic products in Germany. Sustain Prod Consum. 2019;19:33–43.
  • Landon-Lane M. Corporate social responsibility in marine plastic debris governance. Mar Pollut Bull. 2018;127:310–319.
  • Sandhu RS, Shakya M. Comparative study of synthetic plastics and biodegradable plastics. Glob J Bio-Science Biotechnol. 2019;8(1):107–112.
  • Steven S, Octiano I, Mardiyati Y. Cladophora algae cellulose and starch based bio-composite as an alternative for environmentally friendly packaging material. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2020;2262(1):40006.
  • Wang J, Tan Z, Peng J, et al. The behaviors of microplastics in the marine environment. Mar Environ Res. 2016;113:7–17.
  • Taylor M. “Malaysia top plastic consumer in Asia, says WWF,” Star Online; 2020. [cited Novermber 24, 2020]. Available from: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/17/malaysia-top-plastic-oceanpolluter-in-asia-says-wwf
  • Ho-Ching Dennis LAM. Biodegradable Plastics: Feasible in Hong Kong?; 2013.
  • Viera JSC, Marques MRC, Nazareth MC, et al. On replacing single-use plastic with so-called biodegradable ones: the case with straws. Environ Sci Policy. 2020;106:177–181.
  • Widiastuti I. Mechanical Performance of a PLA- based Biodegradable Plastic for Liquid Packaging Application, no. February; 2014.
  • Borrelle SB, Ringma J, Law KL, et al. Predicted growth in plastic waste exceeds efforts to mitigate plastic pollution. Science. 2020;369(6510):1515–1518.
  • Lebreton L, Andrady A. Future scenarios of global plastic waste generation and disposal. Palgrave Commun. 2019;5(1):1–11.
  • Astadini NA, Widiastuti I, Harjanto B, et al. Natural weathering effect on mechanical and physical properties of recycled high-density polyethylene composite with bamboo reinforcement. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials. Singapore: Springer 2020. p. 659–666.
  • Bhuyar P, Muniyasamy S, Govindan N. Green revolution to protect environment–an identification of potential micro algae for the biodegradation of plastic waste in Malaysia. World Congress on BIOPOLYMERS and BIOPLASTICS & RECYCLING Expert Opin Environ Biol. 2018;vol. 7.
  • Dussud C, Hudec C, George M, et al. Colonization of non-biodegradable and biodegradable plastics by marine microorganisms. Front Microbiol. 2018;9:1571.
  • Näkki P, Eronen-Rasimus E, Kaartokallio H, et al. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon sorption and bacterial community composition of biodegradable and conventional plastics incubated in coastal sediments. Sci Total Environ. 2021;755(Pt 2):143088.
  • Sintim HY, Bandopadhyay S, English ME, et al. Impacts of biodegradable plastic mulches on soil health. Agric Ecosyst Environ. 2019;273:36–49.
  • Ecosystem, G. A study on plastic management in peninsular Malaysia. National Solid Waste Management Department Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia; 2011. p. 1–282.
  • Yaguchi Y, Takeuchi K, Waragai T, et al. Durability evaluation of an additive manufactured biodegradable composite with continuous natural fiber in various conditions reproducing usage environment. IJAT. 2020;14(6):959–965.
  • Wu F, Misra M, Mohanty AK. Tailoring the toughness of sustainable polymer blends from biodegradable plastics via morphology transition observed by atomic force microscopy. Polym Degrad Stab. 2020;173:109066.
  • Marimuthu M, Hassan SH, eds. Consumption in Malaysia meeting of new changes (Penerbit USM). Malaysia: Penerbit USM; 2016.
  • Dyehouse M, Weber N, Fang J, et al. Examining the relationship between resistance to change and undergraduate engineering students’ environmental knowledge and attitudes. Stud High Educ. 2017;42(2):390–409.
  • Dalvi-Esfahani M, Niknafs A, Alaedini Z, et al. Social Media Addiction and Empathy: Moderating impact of personality traits among high school students. Telemat Informatics. 2021;57.
  • Rezai G, Teng PK, Shamsudin MN, et al. Effect of perceptual differences on consumer purchase intention of natural functional food. J Agribus Dev Emerg Econ. 2017;7(2):153–173.
  • Ritchie H, Roser M. Plastic pollution; 2019. Available from: https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution#great-pacific-garbage-patch-gpgp
  • Tong H, Hu X, Zhong X, et al. Adsorption and desorption of triclosan on biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate microplastics. Environ Toxicol Chem. 2021;40(1):72–78.
  • Lepelaar M, Nackenhorst K, Oskam I. Exploring unique material characteristics by combining textile waste with biobased plastics. Paper presented at EKSIG Conference 2017, Rotterdam, Netherlands. 2017. p. 1–12.
  • Widiastuti I. “Polylactide nanocomposites for packaging materials: A review,” in AIP Conference Proceedings, 2016. vol. 1710, no. 1, p. 30020.
  • Leceta I, Etxabide A, Cabezudo S, et al. Bio-based films prepared with by-products and wastes: environmental assessment. J. Clean. Prod. 2014;64:218–227.
  • Martinho G, Pires A, Portela G, et al. Factors affecting consumers’ choices concerning sustainable packaging during product purchase and recycling. Resour Conserv Recycl. 2015;103:58–68.
  • Pires A, Martinho G, Ribeiro R, et al. Extended producer responsibility: a differential fee model for promoting sustainable packaging. J Clean Prod. 2015;108:343–353.
  • Xu J, Jiang X, Wu Z. A sustainable performance assessment framework for plastic film supply chain management from a Chinese perspective. Sustainability. 2016;8(10):1042.
  • Khan KS, Kunz R, Kleijnen J, et al. Five steps to conducting a systematic review. J R Soc Med. 2003;96:118–121.
  • Nawanir G, Lim KT, Lee KL, et al. Less for more: the structural effects of lean manufacturing practices on sustainability of manufacturing SMEs in Malaysia. Int J Sup Chain Mgt. 2020;9(2):961–975.
  • Moshood TD, Adeleke AQ, Nawanir G, et al. Ranking of human factors affecting contractors’ risk attitudes in the Malaysian construction industry. Soc Sci Humanit Open. 2020;2(1):100064.
  • Moshood T, Adeleke A, Nawanir G, et al. Emerging challenges and sustainability of industry 4.0 era in the Malaysian construction industry. Int J Recent Technol Eng. 2020;9(1):1627–1634.
  • Lu W, Liu J. ScienceDirect research into the moderating effects of progress and quality performance in project dispute negotiation. JPMA. 2014;32(4):654–662.
  • Moshood AQ, Nawanir TD, Sorooshian G, et al. Barriers and benefits of ICT adoption in the Nigerian construction industry. A comprehensive literature review. ASI. 2020;3(4):46.
  • Shamseer L, Moher D, Clarke M, PRISMA-P Group, et al. Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015: elaboration and explanation. BMJ. 2015;350:g7647.
  • Chang Y, Hsieh S. A review of building information modeling research for green building design through building performance analysis. ITcon. 2020;25:1–40.
  • Paulus TM, Bennett AM. I have a love – hate relationship with ATLAS. ti ’ TM: integrating qualitative data analysis software into a graduate research methods course. Int J Res Method Educ. 2017;40(1):19–35.
  • Soratto J, de Pires DEP, Friese S. Thematic content analysis using ATLAS.ti software: Potentialities for researches in health. Rev Bras Enferm. 2020;73(3):e20190250.
  • Zoungranan Y, Lynda E, Dobi-Brice KK, et al. Influence of natural factors on the biodegradation of simple and composite bioplastics based on cassava starch and corn starch. J Environ Chem Eng. 2020;8(5):104396.
  • Holden G. Thermoplastic elastomers. In: Applied plastics engineering handbook; USA: William Andrew Publishing; 2011. p. 77–91.
  • Hall S. Biodegradable plastics: solution or confusion?AZO CLEANTECH (Apr. 23, 2020), https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=877
  • Heidbreder LM, Bablok I, Drews S, et al. Tackling the plastic problem: a review on perceptions, behaviors, and interventions. Sci Total Environ. 2019;668:1077–1093.
  • Ahmed T, Shahid M, Azeem F, et al. Biodegradation of plastics: current scenario and future prospects for environmental safety. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2018;25(8):7287–7298.
  • Shah AA, Hasan F, Hameed A, et al. Biological degradation of plastics: a comprehensive review. Biotechnol Adv. 2008;26(3):246–265.
  • Vaughan A. “Biodegradable Plastic «False Solution» for Ocean Waste Problem,” Guard. vol. 29, 2016. Available from: www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/may/23/biodegradableplastic-false-solution-for-ocean-waste-problem
  • Luckachan GE, Pillai CKS. Biodegradable polymers-a review on recent trends and emerging perspectives. J Polym Environ. 2011;19(3):637–676.
  • Nonato R, Mantelatto P, Rossell C. Integrated production of biodegradable plastic, sugar and ethanol. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2001;57(1–2):1–5.
  • Orenia RM, Collado A, III, Magno MG, et al. Fruit and vegetable wastes as potential component of biodegradable plastic. Asian J Multidiscip Stud. 2018;1(1):61–77.
  • Dilkes-Hoffman LS, Pratt S, Lant PA, et al. The role of biodegradable plastic in solving plastic solid waste accumulation. In: Plastics to energy; USA: William Andrew Publishing; 2019. pp. 469–505.
  • Camann A, Dragsbaek K, Krol S, et al. Properties, recycling and alternatives to PE bags an interactive qualifying project report; USA: Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2010.
  • Razza F, Innocenti FD. Bioplastics from renewable resources: the benefits of biodegradability. ASIA-PACIFIC J Chem Eng. 2012;7(3):301–309.
  • Briassoulis D, Dejean C. Critical review of norms and standards for biodegradable agricultural plastics part I. Biodegradation in soil. J Polym Environ. 2010;18(3):384–400.
  • Mostafa NA, Farag AA, Abo-Dief HM, et al. Production of biodegradable plastic from agricultural wastes,” arab. J Chem. 2018;11(4):546–553.
  • Tosin M, Pischedda A, Degli-Innocenti F. Biodegradation kinetics in soil of a multi-constituent biodegradable plastic. Polym Degrad Stab. 2019;166:213–218.
  • Davis G, Song JH. Biodegradable packaging based on raw materials from crops and their impact on waste management. Ind Crops Prod. 2006;23(2):147–161.
  • Ghimire S, Flury M, Scheenstra EJ, et al. Sampling and degradation of biodegradable plastic and paper mulches in field after tillage incorporation. Sci Total Environ. 2020;703:135577.
  • Sudesh K, Iwata T. Sustainability of biobased and biodegradable plastics. Clean Soil Air Water. 2008;36(5–6):433–442.
  • Fouad D, Farag M. Design for sustainability with biodegradable composites. In: Design engineering and manufacturing; IntechOpen; 2019.
  • RameshKumar S, Shaiju P, O'Connor KE, et al. Bio-based and biodegradable polymers-State-of-the-art, challenges and emerging trends. Curr Opin Green Sustain Chem. 2020;21:75–81.
  • Maraveas C. Environmental sustainability of plastic in agriculture. Agriculture. 2020;10(8):310.
  • Harding KG, Gounden T, Pretorius S. Biodegradable’ plastics: a myth of marketing? Procedia Manuf. 2017;7:106–110.
  • Hayes DG, et al. Biodegradable plastic mulch films for sustainable specialty crop production. In: Polymers for agri-food applications. Cham: Springer; 2019. p. 183–213.
  • Gowman A. Sustainable green composites from grape pomace and biodegradable plastics. Canada: The University of Guelph; 2019.
  • Elena-Diana Comaniţă MG, Ghinea C, Hlihor RM, et al. “Challenges and oportunities in green plastics: an assessment using the electre decision-aid method. Environ Eng Manag J. 2015;14(3):689–702.
  • Pant D, Misra S, Nizami A-S, et al. Towards the development of a biobased economy in Europe and India. Crit Rev Biotechnol. 2019;39(6):779–799.
  • Rujnic M, Pilipovic A. Challenges and opportunities of biodegradable plastics: a mini review. Waste Manag Res. 2017;35(2):132–140.
  • Iwata T. Biodegradable and bio-based polymers: future prospects of eco-friendly plastics. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2015;54(11):3210–3218.
  • Freemantle M. Green polymer field blossoming feedstocks such as soybean oils. Chem Eng News. 2005;83(40):1–6.
  • Buchholz K. “Chart: Malaysia new hub for plastic waste as China exits market | statista; 2019. [cited November 3, 2020]. Available from: https://www.statista.com/chart/18451/trade-flows-of-major-exporters-of-plasticwaste
  • Shen L, Haufe J, Patel MK. Product overview and market projection of emerging bio-based plastics PRO-BIP 2009. In: Report for European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) and European Bioplastics; 2009;1–243.
  • Wced SWS. World commission on environment and development. Our Common Futur. 1987;17:1–91.
  • Wang B, Li Y, Wu N, et al. CO(2) bio-mitigation using microalgae. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2008;79(5):707–718.
  • Bamgbade JA, Kamaruddeen AM, Nasrun M, et al. Contractors ’ environmental sustainability: the roles of innovativeness and market orientation. Int J Sup Chain Mgt. 2016;5(3):185–191.
  • Tate WL, Bals L. Achieving shared triple bottom line (TBL) value creation: toward a social Resource-Based view (SRBV) of the firm. J Bus Ethics. 2018;152(3):803–826. .
  • Ni Y, Richter GM, Mwabonje ON, et al. Novel integrated agricultural land management approach provides sustainable biomass feedstocks for bioplastics and supports the UK’s ‘net-zero’ target. Environ Res Lett. 2020;16(1):014023.
  • Du Plessis C. A strategic framework for sustainable construction in developing countries a strategic framework for sustainable construction in developing countries. Constr Manag Econ ISSN. 2007;25(1):67–76.
  • Hill RC, Bowen PA, Hill RC, et al. Sustainable construction: principles and a framework for attainment. Constr Manag Econ ISSN. 1997;15(3):223–239.
  • Inês Ribeiro F, Matos C, Jacinto  , et al. Framework for life cycle sustainability assessment of additive manufacturing. Sustainability. 2020;12:929–922.
  • Kumar S. Composting of municipal solid waste. Crit Rev Biotechnol. 2011;31(2):112–136.
  • Van den Oever M, Molenveld K, van der Zee M, Bos H. Bio-based and biodegradable plastics: facts and figures: focus on food packaging in the Netherlands. No. 1722. Wageningen Food & Biobased Research; 2017.
  • Mehta N, Cunningham E, Roy D, et al. Exploring perceptions of environmental professionals, plastic processors, students and consumers of bio-based plastics: Informing the development of the sector. Sustain Prod Consum. 2021;26:574–587.
  • Malaysian Investment Development Authority, “Malaysian Investment Development Authority,” 2020. Available from: https://www.mida.gov.my/home/8433/news/slp-to-produce-eco-friendly-packaging-materials/
  • Mehta N, Cunningham E, Roy D, Cathcart A, Dempster M, Berry E, Smyth B. Acceptable or weird? Exploring environmentalists', students' and the general public's perceptions of bio-based plastics. In: Creative Circular Economy Approaches to Eliminate Plastics Waste Conference; 2020.
  • Staikos T, Heath R, Haworth B, Rahimifard S. End-of-life management of shoes and the role of biodegradable materials. In: Proceedings of 13th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering. UK: Loughborough University; 2006. p. 497–502.
  • Klauss M, Bidlingmaier W. Biodegradable polymer packaging: practical experiences of the model project Kassel. In: Proceedings of the 1st UK Conference and Exhibition on Biodegradable and Residual Waste Management; 2004. p. 18–19.
  • Dilkes-Hoffman L, Ashworth P, Laycock B, et al. Public attitudes towards bioplastics–knowledge, perception and end-of-life management. Resour Conserv Recycl. 2019;151:104479.
  • Chardine-Baumann E, Botta-Genoulaz V. A framework for sustainable performance assessment of supply chain management practices. Comput Ind Eng. 2014;76:138–147.
  • Boukherroub T, Ruiz A, Guinet A, et al. An integrated approach for sustainable supply chain planning. Comput Oper Res. 2015;54:180–194.
  • Gordon K, Mitidieri C. Multilateral influences on the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises. OECD Working Papers on International Investment, 2005/02, OECD Publishing; 2005. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/722274062346
  • Curkovic S, Sroufe R. Using ISO 14001 to promote a sustainable supply chain strategy. Bus Strat Env. 2011;20(2):71–93.
  • Greene, JP. Sustainable plastics: environmental assessments of biobased, biodegradable, and recycled plastics. John Wiley & Sons; 2014.
  • White L, Noble BF. Strategic environmental assessment for sustainability: a review of a decade of academic research. Environ Impact Assess. Rev. 2013;42:60–66.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.