Show simple item record

AuthorJuan, Pinos
AuthorHahladakis, John N.
AuthorChen, Hong
Available date2022-04-04T06:48:40Z
Publication Date2022-07-15
Publication NameScience of The Total Environment
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154759
CitationPinos, J., Hahladakis, J. N., & Chen, H. (2022). Why is the generation of packaging waste from express deliveries a major problem?. Science of The Total Environment, 154759.
ISSN00489697
URIhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722018526
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/29271
AbstractThe rapid growth of the express delivery industry resulted in the explosion of packaging waste with a wide range of direct and indirect environmental consequences. Until recently, little attention was given to this topic, but e-commerce and the associated growth of packaging waste exploded with the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though the phenomenon is only little to moderately documented, the waste problems in express delivery are recognized and caused by excessive packaging, lack of recyclability of the packaging material, and the low motivation of consumers to recycle. Key research, policy, and educational actions to reduce the environmental impacts of the fast-growing express delivery industry are discussed in this short discussion article.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier
SubjectPackaging waste
Plastic waste
Environmental impact
Express delivery
E-commerce
LCA
TitleWhy is the generation of packaging waste from express deliveries a major problem?
TypeArticle
Volume Number830
ESSN1879-1026
dc.accessType Open Access


Files in this item

Thumbnail

This item appears in the following Collection(s)

Show simple item record