Development of an integrated sustainability matrix to depict challenges and trade-offs of introducing bio-based plastics in the food packaging value chain

摘要: Abstract As global plastic pollution is gaining increased attention, the use of bio-based plastics, especially in food packaging sector, growing popularity. While this move regarded as a solution to pollution, it may shift or create detrimental impacts elsewhere production, consumption, management system, possibility that underexplored. The aim present study identify potential challenges and trade-offs associated with introduction plastics industry, highlight issues relevant policy decision-making processes. We employ whole system approach review literature assess holistically performance which looks at entire lifecycle (i.e. management) considers wider aspects environmental, economic, social technical sustainability domains. Based on our findings, we developed, herein, decision matrix, novel guiding tool, can provide important insights into larger amount future support In conclusion, preliminary high-level assessment clearly reveals number blind-spots across are currently ignored by single-dimensional approaches. This highlights specific polymers requires thorough further research takes account type feedstock, infrastructure availability, interactions between domains, ensure substitution petrochemical-based alternatives sector will not lead unintended consequences.