In spite of raising awareness of the environmental impacts associated to the production and utilization of plastics, in many situations, the use of plastics is advantageous, and options are still unavailable or under development, representing an opportunity to develop more sustainable options,...

By analyzing and measuring the values of the personal Ecological and Energy Footprint, as indicators of sustainability, and by using social networks, important information can be obtained about the attitude of the individual toward nature, and the awareness of their impact on the habitat. This...