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Marine Plastics Abatement

Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences 2023 3 citations

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This book volume addresses marine plastic abatement strategies and technological innovations including resource recovery, plastics-to-value approaches, and co-processing, with case studies from developed and developing countries. It presents business models for converting plastic waste into economic value while outlining future trends including biodegradable plastics and recycling-oriented product design.

Abstract Marine Plastics Abatement Volume 2 focusses on abatement strategies and up-to-date technological innovations against marine plastic pollution such as resource recovery, plastics-to-values, co-processing, dumpsite recovery, etc. With an understanding of technological solutions and proper management practices, this volume suggests ways to develop businesses from plastic wastes with several cases from developed and developing countries. Furthermore, business case studies are presented along with recent scientific information, and practical exercises together with discussions on future trends such as introduction of biodegradable, or decomposable plastics; product designs for recycling/upcycling; etc. ISBN: 9781789063431 (print) ISBN: 9781789063448 (eBook) ISBN: 9781789063448 (ePUB)

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