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Shaping a Sustainable Future: Use of Biodegradable Plastics in Ephemeral Constructions

Shaping a Sustainable Future: Use of Biodegradable Plastics in Ephemeral Constructions
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Author(s): María Eugenia Maciá-Torregrosa (Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain)and Javier Camacho-Diez (Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 42
Source title: Innovations in Energy Efficient Construction Through Sustainable Materials
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano (Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3398-3.ch012

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Abstract

This paper examines 21st-century temporary architectural designs, primarily plastic-based, aiming to promote architectural guidelines for utilizing biodegradable materials, emphasizing their return to nature. It explores the rising interest in bioplastics across industries due to the global shift towards sustainability. It discusses types of bioplastics, their applications, and environmental benefits, distinguishing between degradable, biodegradable, and compostable plastics. The study emphasizes the importance of proper end-of-life management for biodegradable materials and outlines production projections and environmental implications. It defines characteristics, advantages, and manufacturing processes of biodegradable plastics, including regulatory standards and certification processes, and explores research on enhancing biodegradability. Analysis of fifty small architectures highlights the need for appropriate waste management and the potential for redesigning projects towards a circular economy with biodegradable materials.

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