Hochschule Geisenheim University

Beyond plastic: analyzing consumer choices for sustainable food packaging and the influence of environmental concern and green skepticism

Purpose Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue, leading to growing interest in plastic alternatives for food packaging. Understanding consumer preferences for these alternatives and related psychological dispositions is important for promoting sustainable con...

Effects of Microplastic Pollution on Growth, Photosynthesis, and Nutritional Composition of Maize ( Zea mays L.)

ABSTRACT Background Microplastic (MP) contamination in agroecosystems is an increasingly recognized environmental concern, whereas its polymer‐specific impacts on plant growth and nutritional composition remain poorly understood. Aim Our study aimed to evaluate how polymer type a...