Tertiary recycling of plastics waste: an analysis of feedstock, chemical and biological degradation methods
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DOI: 10.1007/s10163-020-01106-2
Abstract: Globally, there is rising awareness of the severity of the plastic waste problem, and the implications of plastics accumulation in the environment. Current methods of waste management are anticipated to be insufficient in mitigating the… read more here.
Keywords: waste; plastics waste; methods tertiary; tertiary recycling ... See more keywords
Recycling of Plastics in the United States: Plastic Material Flows and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Recycling Processes.
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c06845.s001
Abstract: As efforts are made toward establishing a circular economy that engages in activities that maintain resources at their highest values for as long as possible, an important aspect is understanding the systems which allow recycling… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; processes recycling; pet; terephthalate pet ... See more keywords
Recycling Plastics from WEEE: A Review of the Environmental and Human Health Challenges Associated with Brominated Flame Retardants
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020766
Abstract: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) presents the dual characteristic of containing both hazardous substances and valuable recoverable materials. Mainly found in WEEE plastics, brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are a component of particular interest. Several… read more here.
Keywords: health; plastics weee; brominated flame; flame retardants ... See more keywords
Impact of Bio-Based Plastics on Current Recycling of Plastics
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DOI: 10.3390/su10051487
Abstract: Bio-based plastics are increasingly appearing in a range of consumption products, and after use they often end up in technical recycling chains. Bio-based plastics are different from fossil-based ones and could disturb the current recycling… read more here.
Keywords: based plastics; current recycling; impact bio; bio based ... See more keywords