CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2018
| Author | Jankova, Vladimira |
|---|---|
| Title | Bioplastics: Opportunities and Challenges |
| Summary | Bioplastics, a group of polymers that are either bio-based, biodegradable / compostable or both, represent a rapidly developing industry. Although until recently the term was unknown to the general public, currently bioplastics are often presented as one of the potential solutions in order to mitigate petroleum-based single use items and plastic waste pollution, and cases of ‘greenwashing’ emerge in the connection with these materials. The topic of bioplastics is very complex and opinions vary also among the scientists and experts from the bioplastics industry. However, despite their promising potential, it is clear that bioplastics do not provide any easy solutions. In order to achieve the aims and answer the set research questions, the qualitative method of semi-structured interviews is chosen. The research explores opportunities and challenges of bioplastics from the point of view of stakeholders from the Czech Republic and several old EU Member States, who are involved in various sectors. The key focus of the thesis is on the interrelated areas, i.e. sources of bioplastics feedstock, bioplastics application and disposal of bioplastics waste since high concerns are related to the end-of-life of these materials. |
| Supervisor | Zoltán Illés |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2018/jankova_vladimira.pdf |
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