Environment Impact Assessment of COVID-19

Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti; Bohra, Varsha; Alam, Wazir; Sanasam, Suchitra; Guo, Jiaxin; Borana, Lalit; An, Alicia Kyoungjin

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-7679-9_8

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“…Between mid-March 2020, when the city's stay-at-home order was issued, and the end of April, most of the 19 sewer and stormwater pumping stations in Philadelphia had experienced clogs from face masks, gloves, and wipes (Lauer and Flesher 2020). Scientists have reported that Europe's major rivers are littered with surgical masks and medical gloves discarded by people protecting themselves against the coronavirus (Deka et al 2020).…”

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The Potential Indirect Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Drainage Systems

Geberemariam

2021

J. Irrig. Drain Eng.

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The Potential Indirect Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Drainage Systems

Geberemariam

2021

J. Irrig. Drain Eng.

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“…The pandemic lockdown boosted online shopping and takeaway services, including food and groceries (Parashar & Hait, 2021). To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the distribution of those goods to the residences has raised, leading to higher usage of plastic packaging materials (Deka et al 2020). As a result of safety concerns when going out (e.g., shopping in supermarkets, eating in a restaurant, etc.…”

Section: Renewable Materials For Food Packaging: Overview Economic Issues and Opportunities Beyond Covid-19mentioning

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Green‐based active packaging: Opportunities beyond COVID‐19, food applications, and perspectives in circular economy—A brief review

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Matheus

Souza

et al. 2021

Comp Rev Food Sci Food Safe

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The development of biodegradable packaging, based on agro-industrial plant products and by-products, can transform waste into products with high added value and reduce the use of conventional nonrenewable packaging. Green-based active packaging has a variety of compounds such as antimicrobials, antioxidants, aromatics, among others. These compounds interact with packaged products to improve food quality and safety and favor the migration of bioactive compounds from the polymeric matrix to food. The interest in the potential hygienic-sanitary benefit of these packages has been intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, which made the population more aware of the relevant role of packaging for protection and conservation of food. It is estimated that the pandemic scenario expanded food packaging market due to shift in eating habits and an increase in online purchases. The triad health, sustainability, and circular economy is a trend in the development of packaging. It is necessary to minimize the consumption of natural resources, reduce the use of energy, avoid the generation of waste, and emphasize the creation of social and environmental values. These ideas underpin the transition from the emphasis on the more subjective discourse to the emphasis on the more practical method of thinking about the logic of production and use of sustainable packaging. Presently, we briefly review some trends and economic issues related to biodegradable materials for food packaging; the development and application of bio-based active films; some opportunities beyond COVID-19 for food packaging segment; and perspectives in circular economy.

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“…7 This pandemic scenario raised the public awareness of the relevant role of packaging for food protection and preservation, which has also intensied the potential hygienic-sanitary benets of these packages. 8 Increased takeaway food deliveries are closely associated with food packaging requirements. Therefore, food packaging should be functional, i.e., effectively protecting food against infection or transmittance of all pathogens, while simultaneously maintaining resistance against the loss of nutritional and aesthetic values.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…7 This pandemic scenario raised the public awareness of the relevant role of packaging for food protection and preservation, which has also intensified the potential hygienic-sanitary benefits of these packages. 8 Increased takeaway food deliveries are closely associated with food packaging requirements. Therefore, food packaging should be functional, i.e.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%