Public Perception, Knowledge, And Willingness To Adopt Bioplastics: Gaps And Opportunities For A Sustainable Transition In Urban Contexts
VOLUME 22, 2025
The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review
VOLUME 6, 2023
Jaime A. Páez
Paola Andrea Valencia Achuri
Freddy A. Pérez
Fredys A. Simanca H
Abstract
Bioplastics are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. This study examines public perception and willingness to adopt bioplastics in Bogotá through surveys of 127 participants. Findings show strong support—81% are willing to pay more for bioplastic products and 68% seek training on their proper use. However, only 27% know how to dispose of them correctly, highlighting a gap between intention and knowledge. Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior, the study underscores the need for environmental education, institutional support, and infrastructure to enable meaningful adoption and circular waste management.
Keywords :
Bioplastics, Public perception, Environmental awareness, Circular economy, Sustainable behavior, Waste management, Theory of Planned Behavior, Urban sustainability, Environmental education..
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.
Abstract
Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords :
Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty