Chapter 6 Plastic waste management: a sustainable practice for green future
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M. Sirija
Abstract
Plastic is the common word for an extensive range of natural or synthetic solid materials. Plastics are defined as polymers of elevated molecular weight. The chemical and physical properties of plastic waste, combined with its non-degradable nature, contribute to a significant toxic waste problem that affects the atmosphere. As a result, plastics contaminating food supplies and pose serious health risks to both water animals and humans. On the other hand, improper waste management leads to plastic emissions into the environment, which adversely affects ecosystems. Burning of plastic waste generates too much greenhouse gas productions. At the same time, plastic as a substance is totally consumed and further cannot be reused. In Sweden, an effective and sustainable approach to managing plastic waste emphasizes recycling. The European Union (EU) is also taking steps to improve plastic recycling by setting higher recycling targets in its updated waste regulations. It's important to consider various factors that need focus while exploring innovative methods for managing plastic waste. Moreover, it is significant to extend a sympathetic of aspects that require to be emphasized even as allowing for unconventional advances and prospects to cash plastic waste. The book chapter offers readers an inclusive summary of the methodologies and advances to defeat the worldwide problem of plastic toxic waste and the viewpoint on the mistreatment of this squander as a resource.
Abstract
Plastic is the common word for an extensive range of natural or synthetic solid materials. Plastics are defined as polymers of elevated molecular weight. The chemical and physical properties of plastic waste, combined with its non-degradable nature, contribute to a significant toxic waste problem that affects the atmosphere. As a result, plastics contaminating food supplies and pose serious health risks to both water animals and humans. On the other hand, improper waste management leads to plastic emissions into the environment, which adversely affects ecosystems. Burning of plastic waste generates too much greenhouse gas productions. At the same time, plastic as a substance is totally consumed and further cannot be reused. In Sweden, an effective and sustainable approach to managing plastic waste emphasizes recycling. The European Union (EU) is also taking steps to improve plastic recycling by setting higher recycling targets in its updated waste regulations. It's important to consider various factors that need focus while exploring innovative methods for managing plastic waste. Moreover, it is significant to extend a sympathetic of aspects that require to be emphasized even as allowing for unconventional advances and prospects to cash plastic waste. The book chapter offers readers an inclusive summary of the methodologies and advances to defeat the worldwide problem of plastic toxic waste and the viewpoint on the mistreatment of this squander as a resource.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- About the series V
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors IX
- Chapter 1 Introduction to green chemistry and sustainable materials 1
- Chapter 2 Methods for synthesizing green materials 21
- Chapter 3 The role of solvents and catalysts in green chemistry 55
- Chapter 4 Overview of biopolymers for sustainable environment 97
- Chapter 5 Integrated technologies for environmental remediation by using green materials 117
- Chapter 6 Plastic waste management: a sustainable practice for green future 145
- Chapter 7 Data-driven approaches for aligning nanopackaging innovations with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 167
- Chapter 8 Value-added materials: Solar energy applications 203
- Chapter 9 Case studies demonstrating sustainable development for green chemistry approaches 219
- Chapter 10 Latest technologies and future perspectives in green materials 257
- Chapter 11 Greener approach for next generation materials: Biofuel, biorefinery 283
- Chapter 12 Utilization of fly ash for a sustainable environment: Innovations in waste management, construction, and renewable energy applications 299
- Chapter 13 Environmental risk assessment of green material: A circular economy approach 321
- Chapter 14 A framework for analyzing growth, competition, and environmental impacts: A forest population dynamics through modelling 345
- Index
- De Gruyter Series in Green Chemical Processing
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- About the series V
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors IX
- Chapter 1 Introduction to green chemistry and sustainable materials 1
- Chapter 2 Methods for synthesizing green materials 21
- Chapter 3 The role of solvents and catalysts in green chemistry 55
- Chapter 4 Overview of biopolymers for sustainable environment 97
- Chapter 5 Integrated technologies for environmental remediation by using green materials 117
- Chapter 6 Plastic waste management: a sustainable practice for green future 145
- Chapter 7 Data-driven approaches for aligning nanopackaging innovations with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 167
- Chapter 8 Value-added materials: Solar energy applications 203
- Chapter 9 Case studies demonstrating sustainable development for green chemistry approaches 219
- Chapter 10 Latest technologies and future perspectives in green materials 257
- Chapter 11 Greener approach for next generation materials: Biofuel, biorefinery 283
- Chapter 12 Utilization of fly ash for a sustainable environment: Innovations in waste management, construction, and renewable energy applications 299
- Chapter 13 Environmental risk assessment of green material: A circular economy approach 321
- Chapter 14 A framework for analyzing growth, competition, and environmental impacts: A forest population dynamics through modelling 345
- Index
- De Gruyter Series in Green Chemical Processing
