Plastic wastes in the municipal solid waste (MSW) stream and in the industrial sector are discussed in this book. Quantities of plastic wastes generated, characterization of the wastes, their environmental impact, and management of the waste stream are described. Also covered are costs of recycling
Degradable Polymers, Recycling, and Plastics Waste Management
โ Scribed by Albertsson
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Year
- 1995
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 336
- Series
- Plastics Engineering
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Based on the International Workshop on Controlled Life-Cycle of Polymeric Materials held in Stockholm, this work examines degradable polymers and the recycling of plastic materials. It highlights recent results on recycling and waste management, including topics such as renewable resources, degradation, processing and products, and environmental issues.
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