Five shades of plastic in food: Which potentially circular packaging solutions are Italian consumers more sensitive to

Testa, Francesco; Iorio, Vinicio Di; Cerri, Jacopo; Pretner, Gaia

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105726

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“…It is visible in a low social commitment to circular waste management. This view is also supported by the research results of Testa et al (2021) and Taufik et al (2020) who advocate the requirement for communication and information transfer toward consumers. The study shows that a lack of knowledge and awareness translates into w lack of social pressure on the implementation of environmentally and socially responsible activities by enterprises.…”

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“…So far, compostable packaging does not yet meet producers' and consumers' needs and expectations to the full extent (Varzinskas and Markeviciute, 2020;Rosentrater et al, 2019). On the one hand, consumers' purchasing decisions are determined by "the attractiveness, perceived quality, and eco-friendliness of the packaging" (Testa et al 2021). On the other hand, Brockhaus, Petersen, and Kersten ( 2016) indicate consumers' behavioral challenges i.e.…”

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“…bio-based, bio-degradable, compostable) and results in confusion and misunderstanding. Testa et al (2021) draw attention to a lack of consumer knowledge is also an important impeding factor hindering the development of compostable food packaging. From the governance perspective, Clark, Trimingham, and Storer (2019) indicate the vulnerability of legislation and tax system as an important factor, that influences the growth rate of the compostable packaging market.…”

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What Hinders the Development of a Sustainable Compostable Packaging Market?

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2022

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Numerous publications and expert reports indicate plastic pollution as a widespread environmental problem. About 10 million tonnes of litter end up in the seas and oceans each year. It is estimated that 80% of all litter in saltwater is mainly plastic food packaging. Facing this challenge compostable packaging seems to be an alternative to conventional plastic ones and a feasible solution. Despite the environmental opportunities of the packaging produced from bio-based biodegradable polymers, the compostable packaging market is growing relatively slowly. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to recognize the key factors hindering the expansion of the food compostable packaging market for sustainable development. To achieve this objective 29 in-depth interviews with respondents of the key groups of biopackaging market stakeholders were conducted. The results of the qualitative study allowed us to identify environmental, economic, social, and governance barriers in the light of four main problems disrupting compostable packaging market development. This is an important contribution to the business and academic discussion on the importance of compostable packaging in achieving sustainable development goals as well as implementing the circular economy concept. The paper is the effect of the international R&D project.

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What Hinders the Development of a Sustainable Compostable Packaging Market?

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“…Environmentally sustainable behaviors are connoted by a remarkable seeking for novelty (Borhan et al, 2019;Hirschman, 1980;Jang & Feng, 2007;Roetzel, 2019): It reflects the willingness to seek out far-reaching inquiries, such as checking eco-labels, the packaging material composition, or its provenance (Testa, Di Iorio, et al, 2021).…”

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Curious about the circular economy? Internal and external influences on information search about the product lifecycle

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The advent of the circular economy has repurposed traditional consumption habits. It is expanding opportunities for consumers to preserve the ecosystem throughout the whole product lifecycle. Drawing from extant rational and moral theories in behavior change, this research extends the understanding of consumer involvement in the circular economy by investigating whether being exposed to "green" clues can trigger additional information seeking and be empowering to people to contribute to the circular economy. In contrast to some prior research that suggests that information can overload consumers, this research finds that these "green" clues can stimulate greater information seeking, which can make the consumer feel more capable of effecting change through circular economy consumption. This study draws a conceptual model for behavioral change, tested on a representative sample of 4161 individuals across the five largest European countries. Results show that external "green" clues prompt consumers' information search on product lifecycle and ultimately make them feel empowered to contribute to the circular economy. Overall the research suggests that sustainability information can stimulate heightened curiosity and encourage consumers to become willing and active participants in this burgeoning circular economy.

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“…Ao adotar a EC, é importante que as empresas tenham clara a importância da interação com o cliente, tendo objetivos e metas de cunho social como parte da sua atuação (TESTA et al, 2021). A fim de guiar uma transição para o consumo circular por parte da empresa produtora, Canto, Grunert e Barcellos ( 2021) estabelecem três etapas que se iniciam com pequenas mudanças nas práticas atuais, culminando em práticas transformadoras, pois mudanças abruptas podem ser financeiramente custosas e não transmitir seu objetivo para o consumidor.…”

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Estímulos e barreiras para a economia circular no setor alimentício

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Jugend

2021

Revista PO: R. Eletr. de Eng. de Produção e Correlatas

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O objetivo deste artigo é identificar artigos acadêmicos que tratam da transição para a economia circular (EC) no setor alimentício e analisar os principais estímulos, barreiras e práticas envolvidas neste processo. Para isso, uma revisão sistemática de literatura foi conduzida, utilizando a base Scopus. A partir da análise bibliométrica, de rede de palavras-chave e de conteúdo, foi possível obter uma visão geral das discussões atuais sobre o tema, que apresenta um crescente interesse, com protagonismo de países europeus e do Brasil. Entre os principais estímulos, foram identificados a eficiência energética, as novas oportunidades de mercado, a colaboração com stakeholders, a ecoeficiência e as possíveis reduções de custos. Dentre as barreiras, foram cinco as principais: tecnológicas, financeiras, operacionais, aceitação dos consumidores e legislação. A redução do consumo de matéria prima e o uso de subprodutos foram as práticas mais abordadas pelos artigos, indicando que o setor alimentício ainda tem potencial para implementar outras estratégias em direção à EC, como resultado da manufatura eficiente e uso mais inteligente dos produtos.

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Five shades of plastic in food: Which potentially circular packaging solutions are Italian consumers more sensitive to

Cited by 32 publications

References 69 publications

What Hinders the Development of a Sustainable Compostable Packaging Market?

What Hinders the Development of a Sustainable Compostable Packaging Market?

Curious about the circular economy? Internal and external influences on information search about the product lifecycle

Estímulos e barreiras para a economia circular no setor alimentício

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