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MFC concept as a possible solution for closed-loop recycling of food packaging trays [PDF]

, 2020
Flexible plastic films from food packaging trays make up one of the largest fractions of the plastic waste stream and recycling is one of the most important actions to deal with this fraction, reducing the impact of these plastics on the environment ...
Cardon, Ludwig, Delva, Laurens, Kuzmanović, Maja, Martins, Carla Isabel, Ragaert, Kim   +4 more
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Identification of plastic waste generation and composition to reduce environmental disaster risk (case study: Public facility sources in Padang City) [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Plastic waste is a material that is difficult to decompose and, if not managed properly, will cause environmental pollution. The degradation of plastic waste in aquatic environments can result in microplastics that threaten marine life, while the ...
Ruslinda Yenni, Fahrunisa Gebi, Ayu Lestari Resti, Gunawan Hendra, Amin Muhammad   +4 more
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BIOEDAGRADATION OF THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANES [PDF]

, 1982
Pollution of the environment by the waste of polymers – the planetary problem. Decomposition of waste takes place in the environment during decades and centuries.
Sytar, Vladymyr, Anisimov, Vladymyr, Mitina, Natali, Garmash, Svetlana   +3 more
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Grassroots-Led Democratized Plastic Governance as a Pathway to Advancing Planetary Health

Challenges
Plastic pollution constitutes a critical planetary health challenge, undermining the integrity of Earth systems while generating cascading harms to human health, livelihoods, and social equity particularly in low- and middle-income countries ...
Ahmed Tiamiyu, Jubril Gbolahan Adigun
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Preliminary Study on Plastic Waste Handling in Semarang City - Indonesia: Estimated Generation and Existing Management

E3S Web of Conferences, 2018
An environmentally sound management of plastic waste in Semarang City is necessary due to increasing plastic waste generation; limited capacity of Jatibarang Final Disposal; dangers of open burning of plastic waste; pollution of water resources both ...
Pertiwi Andarani, Kiky S.M. Puspandiyah, Wiwik Budiawan, Ratna Purwaningsib, Budi P. Samadikun, Arya Rezagama   +5 more
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Relevance of the composition of municipal plastic wastes for metallurgical coke production [PDF]

, 2011
This study is concerned with the effects of the composition of mixed plastic wastes on the thermoplastic properties of coal, the generation of coking pressure and the quality of the resulting cokes in a movable wall oven at semipilot scale.
Alvarez, R., Barriocanal, C., Diez, M.A., Melendi, Sonia   +3 more
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Applying behavioural science to reduce plastic waste from diapers: a mixed-methods study

Cleaner and Responsible Consumption
Disposable absorbent hygiene products, particularly diapers, are a major contributor to global plastic waste. Focusing on high-priority strategies within the EU's waste hierarchy, waste prevention and reuse, we examine two behaviours that reduce reliance
Ayşe Lisa Allison, Abbie Curtis O'Reilly, Alicia Abicht, Danielle Purkiss, Susan Michie, Mark Miodownik, Fabiana Lorencatto   +6 more
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Up-Cycling Plastic Bags Waste Into Lifestyle Products by Direct Heating Method [PDF]

, 2019
Today plastic waste is one of the largest waste contributors in the world, with approximately 10 percent of the total waste in the world. Most of the plastic waste comes from households, it is plastic bag waste.
Herlambang, Y. (Yanuar ), Pambudi, T. S. (Terbit ), Putri, S. A. (Sheila )   +2 more
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Using hyperspectral imaging to identify and classify large microplastic contamination in industrial composting processes

Frontiers in Sustainability
Compostable plastics are used as alternatives to conventional (non-compostable) plastics due to their ability to decompose through industrial composting comingled with food waste. However conventional (non-compostable) plastics sometimes contaminate this
Nutcha Taneepanichskul, Nutcha Taneepanichskul, Helen C. Hailes, Helen C. Hailes, Mark Miodownik, Mark Miodownik   +5 more
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Assessment of attitude and participation level among the households and local merchants toward single-use plastic waste management: A case study in Balikpapan Municipality, Indonesia

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2023
High generation of single-use plastic waste in Balikpapan Municipality initiates local government to launch regulations in plastic waste management. This study assesses household and local merchants' attitudes and participation levels regarding single ...
Arseto Yekti Bagastyo, Anita Dwi Anggrainy, Mega Sally Maharani Wiguna Hidayat Liang   +2 more
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