1. Life cycle assessment and environmental impact of plastic waste 2. Composition, properties, and other factors that influence the biodegradability of plastics 3. Bioplastics, biodegradable plastics, and degradation in natural environments 4. Bioplastics overview: are bioplastics the panacea for our environmental woes? 5. Generation and impact of microplastics and nanoplastics from bioplastic sources 6. Biodegradability of synthetic plastics: effective degradation mechanisms 7. Biodegradability of polyolefins: Processes and procedures 8. Biodegradability and current status of polyethylene terephthalate 9. Biodegradability and bioremediation of polystyrene-based pollutants 10. Biodegradability of poly (vinyl chloride) 11. Biodegradability of automotive plastics and composites 12. Biodegradability of agricultural plastic waste 13. Utilization of chemical additives to enhance biodegradability of plastics 14. The role of nanomaterials in plastics biodegradability 15. Microbial attachment studies on "plastic-specific microorganisms 16. Plastic waste to plastic value: Role of industrial biotechnology 17. Future prospects for the biodegradability of conventional plastics