Practical ways to recycle plastic: current status and future aspects

Pandey, Kailash Pati; Jha, Ujjwal R.; Kushwaha, Jeetesh; Priyadarsini, Madhumita; Meshram, Sarita Gajbhiye; Dhoble, Abhishek S.

doi:10.1007/s10163-023-01611-0

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“…The circular economy also encourages the use of renewable resources and innovative recycling technologies, such as chemical recycling [25], which can convert plastics into monomers or useful chemicals. These processes can handle a wider range of plastics with fewer quality issues than traditional mechanical recycling [26].…”

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Blockchain-Based Management of Recyclable Plastic Waste

Bułkowska,

Zielińska,

Bułkowski

2024

Energies

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Effective management of recyclable plastic waste is critical for environmental sustainability and economic viability. Blockchain technology has transformative potential in addressing the challenges of plastic waste management. Currently, the inefficiency of plastic recycling systems results in low recycling rates and significant environmental impacts due to poor sorting, contamination, and limited technology application. However, innovations such as chemical recycling, solvent-based techniques, and biotechnology offer promising advances in the management of plastic waste. Blockchain technology provides a transparent, decentralized ledger that enhances traceability and incentives through smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps), and digital watermarks. These blockchain solutions can improve waste tracking, automate payments, and reward participants who recycle responsibly. Although significant investment in technology and education is required, integrating blockchain with the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics could revolutionize plastic waste management by creating transparent, efficient, and collaborative recycling ecosystems. Blockchain technology has immense potential to redefine the management of plastic waste and promote a sustainable, circular economy.

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Section: Circular Economy Marketplace For Recycled Plasticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Blockchain-Based Management of Recyclable Plastic Waste

Bułkowska,

Zielińska,

Bułkowski

2024

Energies

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“…Pandey et al pointed out that annually there are losses of 80 to 120 billion dollars if one considers the cost of single-use plastics and its low global recycling rates (14%) comparing with glass (21%) and paper (58%). 3 Polymers present a broad spectrum of chemical composition and constitution. They are classified into chemical families being polyethylenes as polyhydrocarbons.…”

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Post-consumer high density polyethylene/zirconium phosphate and aluminum hydroxide composites: Assessment of physico-mechanical and flame retardancy properties

Albitres,

Garcia,

Soares

et al. 2024

Journal of Composite Materials

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Regarding environmental preservation, the upcycling of plastics from petroleum source is a consistent alternative. This work intended to investigate melting extruded composites of post-consumer HDPE (rHDPE) filled with pristine zirconium phosphate (ZrP), aluminum hydroxide [Al(OH)3] and aluminum hydroxide modifying-zirconium phosphate [ZrPOct/Al(OH)3]. Physico-mechanical and flame retardancy were assessed. FTIR revealed that rHDPE brought some degree of oxidative degradation probably from its cleaning process and/or processing. By nuclear magnetic resonance at time domain, rHDPE showed three relaxation domains. Fillers induced the lowering of rHDPE relaxation time owing to polymer/filler by hydrogen bonds. Diffraction pattern of rHDPE/Al(OH)3 and rHDPE/ZrPOct/Al(OH)3 indicated better fillers’ dispersion. Fillers changed rHDPE crystallinity degree and thermal stability but rheologic properties were invariable. For all composites, elastic modulus increased (up to 17%) indicating stiffening. Yield strength did not change but stress and strain at break decreased. For the composites, SEM/EDS showed better dispersion and distribution of ZrP and ZrPOct/Al(OH)3 particles. It was assumed that ZrP and ZrPOct/Al(OH)3 greatly increased the flame retardancy. The work corroborates the importance of polymers’ upcycling, and it is in consonance with the objectives of 2030 Agenda released by United Nations.

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The Problem of Recycling Construction Waste in Poland

Brycht

2023

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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Practical ways to recycle plastic: current status and future aspects

Cited by 13 publications

References 132 publications

Blockchain-Based Management of Recyclable Plastic Waste

Blockchain-Based Management of Recyclable Plastic Waste

Post-consumer high density polyethylene/zirconium phosphate and aluminum hydroxide composites: Assessment of physico-mechanical and flame retardancy properties

The Problem of Recycling Construction Waste in Poland

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