SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL TRENDS IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY (2015-2026)

Authors

  • Juliane Larissa Barbosa Santos Universidade do Estado do Pará
  • Francianne Vieira Mourão universidade do estado do Pará
  • Caio José Lima Gouvêa Nogueira universidade do estado do Pará
  • Mônica Nazaré Espírito Santo da Silva universidade do estado do Pará
  • Hélio Raymundo Ferreira Filho Universidade do Estado do Pará, Brasil
  • José Augusto Carvalho de Araújo Universidade do Estado do Pará, Brasil
  • Manoel Tavares de Paula Universidade do Estado do Pará, Brasil
  • Altem Nascimento Pontes Universidade do Estado do Pará, Brasil
  • Ionara Antunes Terra Universidade do Estado do Pará, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66104/7fhnn026

Keywords:

Circular Economy; Ecodesign; Reverse Logistics.

Abstract

This bibliometric analysis maps global trends at the interface of sustainable packaging, reverse logistics, and the circular economy from 2015 to 2026. This period witnessed significant conceptual advancements converging toward the consolidation of a robust technical-scientific domain structured around the circularity paradigm. Utilizing Web of Science metadata processed through VOSviewer, the study identifies Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as the primary methodological foundation guiding ecodesign. Ecodesign emerges as a pivotal solution to mitigate tensions between technical demands and environmental imperatives regarding biodegradability and recyclability, while integrating logistics, transport, and the leading role of materials science. "Packaging as a Service" (PaaS) and the integration of intelligent systems (AI and IoT) stand out as technological frontiers disrupting traditional models, enabling real-time traceability and the decarbonization of distributive flows, particularly within major urban centers. However, a critical gap remains in intra-urban logistical operationalization, stemming from a disconnect between the macromaterial refinement of ecodesign and the physical fluidity of last-mile dynamics. From the perspective of the geopolitics of knowledge, the findings expose a clear Eurocentric hegemony in scientific production, characterized by highly centralized collaboration networks driven by consolidated regulatory frameworks. Despite Brazil's bibliometric density a reflection of prominent national regulatory directives the country still occupies a secondary position within the collaborative network, necessitating a strategic transition toward leading transdisciplinary frameworks that address the complex socioeconomic and operational realities of the Global South.

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2026-06-05

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Vol. 13 No. 12 (2026): REMUNOM - ISSN 2178-6925

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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL TRENDS IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY (2015-2026). (2026). REMUNOM, 13(12), 1-28. https://doi.org/10.66104/7fhnn026