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@article{Benton:2026:10.1038/s41467-026-69970-4,
author = {Benton, J and Cruañas, Paniker C and Wain, B and Jiménez, JI},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69970-4},
journal = {Nature Communications},
title = {Reflections on bio-based PET and plastic waste management: a responsible research and innovation approach},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-69970-4},
volume = {17},
year = {2026}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Plastics drive twin crises: persistent pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Bio-based approaches using enzymes and microorganisms to depolymerise plastics and valorise monomers show promise but raise societal, ethical and regulatory questions central to Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). In this Perspective, we reflect on RRI implications of bio-based plastic degradation, informed by stakeholder discussions across the plastics value chain and public engagement. We identify broad support alongside concerns about scalability, interaction with existing recycling, governance and containment of genetically modified organisms, management of additives and contaminants, and the roles of regulation and economic incentives in enabling adoption.
AU - Benton,J
AU - Cruañas,Paniker C
AU - Wain,B
AU - Jiménez,JI
DO - 10.1038/s41467-026-69970-4
PY - 2026///
SN - 2041-1723
TI - Reflections on bio-based PET and plastic waste management: a responsible research and innovation approach
T2 - Nature Communications
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-69970-4
UR - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41792129
UR - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-69970-4
VL - 17
ER -
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