Plastic Food Packaging: Perceptions and Attitudes of Portuguese Consumers about Environmental Impact and Recycling
The use of plastics for packaging has some advantages, since they are flexible and inexpensive. However, most plastics are of single use, which, combined with low recycling or reuse ratios, contributes substantially to environmental pollution. This work is part of a project studying the habits of Po...
Main Authors: | Morgana Weber Macena, Rita Carvalho, Luísa Paula Cruz-Lopes, Raquel P. F. Guiné |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/17/9953 |
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