TY -  JOUR
PY -  2018
SN -  2239-7221
T1 -  Production of bioplastics for agricultural purposes: A supply chain study
JO -  RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
DA -  7/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
DO -  10.3280/RISS2018-001010
UR -  http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/Scheda_rivista.aspx?idArticolo=61984
AU -  Sisto, Roberta
AU -  Prosperi, Maurizio
AU -  Lombardi, Mariarosaria
AU -  Zhu, Xueqin
SP -  119
EP -  136
IS -  1
VL -  VIII
LA -  EN
AB -  Municipal solid waste is continuously increasing in the world. Since it contains a significant amount of organic matter, the treatment of Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste (OFMSW) represents a relevant challenge for sustainable development. This waste fraction, may produce a number of valuable commodities. The paper focuses on some specific substances, which are suitable for the production of biodegradable plastic materials and that may be used for the production of agricultural soil mulching films. The aim of this study is to investigate on the structure of this potential supply chain, from the collection or separation of OFMSW, to the commercialisation of biodegradable mulching films, in order to identifying the possible bottlenecks hindering its development.
PB -  FrancoAngeli
ER -