A consumer definition of eco-friendly packaging

Nguyen, Anh Thu; Parker, Lukas; Brennan, Linda; Lockrey, Simon

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119792

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“…Packaging helps to conserve the product and to reduce product waste (Wikström et al, 2019). Packaging also to inform consumers by helping them to evaluate the product before purchasing it and to produce emotional reactions (Nguyen et al, 2020).…”

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“…The volume and the frequency of purchasing make the present packaging consumption rate unsustainable as the increasing demand for materials is faced with a decreasing stock of natural resources (Niero & Hauschild, 2017). Moreover, supermarket shelves are stocked with many products that are packaged with materials made from slowly degradable plastic, which have a heavy impact on the environment if not properly tackled (Nguyen, Parker, Brennan, & Lockrey, 2020). Packaging thus needs to be designed following the principles of the circular economy in order to preserve the natural resources, optimize their use, and minimize the negative impact on the environment (MacArthur, 2013).…”

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“…Auliandri, Thoyib, Rohman, and Rofiq (2019) explored the determinants of the intention to buy green packaging in a small sample of students in Indonesia using the Planned Behaviour model (Ajzen, 1991). When referring to the environmental characteristics of packaging, these studies used different terms such as “green packaging”, “eco‐friendly packaging”, and “sustainable packaging”, thus generating some confusion (Auliandri et al, 2019; Nguyen et al, 2020; Prakash & Pathak, 2017). The purchasing of packaging has also been analysed at general and abstract levels, rather than focusing on a specific product category as suggested by Stern (2000).…”

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The circular economy and consumer behaviour: The mediating role of information seeking in buying circular packaging

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The transition towards a circular economy is a crucial issue to pursue a more sustainable development. In this transition, consumers' comprehension and engagement are necessary points to guide them towards more environmentally conscious purchases. This study extends the understanding of green consumer behaviour by testing an integrated conceptual model that explores the influence of personal concern, other pro-environmental behaviours, greenwashing beliefs, consumer innovativeness, and personal predisposition to seeking information on the purchasing of circular packaging. We explored both the stand-alone and the mediating effects of information seeking. Data were collected from a questionnaire-based survey administered to a large and representative sample of Italian families, using 1,643 valid responses. We used structural equation modelling to test the proposed hypotheses. The results highlight the fundamental importance of seeking information in order to guide consumption choices that are more consistent with the circular economy. For managers, our paper suggests that packaging counts in purchasing decisions and that information is used by consumers to search for consistency between personal attitudes, other pro-environmental behaviours, and the circular attributes of packaging.

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“…The dominance effects can be attributed to their excellent properties such as the ability to extend food shelf-life, prevention of external contaminants, low cost, durability, and lightweight. However, the non-decomposability of these plastics is a serious environmental menace, causing landfill and aquatic challenges [3].…”

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Evaluation of the effects of additives on the properties of starch-based bioplastic film

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The adverse environmental effects of petroleum-based packaging plastics have necessitated the need for eco-friendly bioplastics. Most bioplastics are starch-based and are not without drawbacks, hence there is the need for their properties to be improved. In this study, the effect of varying concentrations of dialdehyde starch and silica solutions on the physical, mechanical, biodegradable, surface topology, and thermal properties of the bioplastic films was examined. The additive concentrations were varied from 60 to 100%. The bioplastic films produced with dialdehyde starch solution recorded better moisture content (6.62–11.85%), bioplastic film solubility (4.23–7.90%), and tensile strength (1.63–3.06 MPa), against (11.24–14.26%), (7.77–19.27%) and (0.53–0.73 MPa) respectively for bioplastic films produced with silica solution. The atomic force microscopy analysis; root-mean-square roughness, kurtosis, and skewness revealed better miscibility and compatibility between the starch matrix and the dialdehyde solution than between the starch matrix and the silica solution. Bioplastic with added dialdehyde starch solution has better tensile strength and long biodegradability than that with silica solution. The research has demonstrated that bioplastic film produced with starch and dialdehyde starch solution has better properties than the one produced with starch and silica solution. The properties evaluation results of the bioplastic films thus demonstrated their aptness for food packaging applications. Graphic abstract

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“…Bio-based materials can be used as food packaging materials because they can be cytocompatible, and biodegradable, and can replace the use of non-biodegradable, petroleum-based materials in the manufacturing of conventional plastics [ 1 ]. However, biodegradable-based films and coatings comprise only between 5% and 10% of the current plastics market.…”

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Bactericidal Pectin/Chitosan/Glycerol Films for Food Pack Coatings: A Critical Viewpoint

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Oliveira

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Pectin and chitosan films containing glycerol (Gly) at 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 wt % were prepared in an aqueous HCl solution (0.10 M) by the solvent evaporation method. The unwashed film (UF) containing 40 wt % Gly (UF40) had elongation at break (ε, %) of 19%. Washed films (WFs) had high tensile strength (σ > 46 MPa) and low elongation at break (ε, <5.0%), enabling their use in food packaging applications. The polymers’ self-assembling occurred during the washing, increasing the stiffness. The XPS analysis suggests that some HCl is lost during the drying process, resulting in a low acid content on the UF surfaces. The UF40 (at 5.0 mg/mL) exhibits cytocompatibility toward mammalian cells and antimicrobial and anti-adhesive properties against Escherichia coli. The remaining HCl in the UF40 can be a disadvantage for food packaging applications; the UF40 (∅ = 8.5 mm; 55 μm thickness) releases H3O+/HCl, reducing the pH to approximately 3.0 when kept in 200 mL distilled water for approximately 30 min. Therefore, we propose the use of UF40 to coat commercial food packaging. The UF40 has low permeability to water vapor and oxygen and works as a barrier against ultraviolet light. The UF40 is also colorless and completely transparent. The UF40 maintained tomatoes’ structural integrity for 18 days at room temperature with no oxidation or microorganism contamination. This paper presents a critical viewpoint concerning chitosan-based films with antimicrobial activities.

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A consumer definition of eco-friendly packaging

Cited by 181 publications

References 55 publications

The circular economy and consumer behaviour: The mediating role of information seeking in buying circular packaging

The circular economy and consumer behaviour: The mediating role of information seeking in buying circular packaging

Evaluation of the effects of additives on the properties of starch-based bioplastic film

Bactericidal Pectin/Chitosan/Glycerol Films for Food Pack Coatings: A Critical Viewpoint

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