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A Review Paper On Plastic Waste Management & Recycling Innovations

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026
Prof. A. P. Nangare, Ms. Payal Adsule, Ms. Bhakti Bale, Ms. Shrushti Binagardev, Mr. Vishesh Aier, Mr. Vivek Bhosale, Mr. Kishor Bhanwase, Mr. Pranav Chakre, Mr. Rohan Bajantri, Mr. Pavan Bhosal

Summary

This review paper rounds up existing research on how we deal with plastic waste, highlighting newer solutions like breaking plastics down chemically, biodegradable plastics, and AI-powered sorting systems that could work better than just dumping trash in landfills or burning it. This matters because poorly managed plastic waste contaminates water and food sources, contributing to the microplastics now found in our bodies — but the paper notes that high costs, contaminated recycling streams, and weak infrastructure are still major roadblocks to fixing the problem.

Plastic waste has become one of the most serious environmental challenges worldwide due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and excessive use of single-use plastics. Improper disposal of plastic waste leads to land pollution, water contamination, and harmful effects on marine and human life. Effective plastic waste management and innovative recycling technologies are essential to reduce environmental damage and promote sustainable development. Traditional methods such as landfilling and incineration have several environmental limitations, encouraging researchers to focus on advanced recycling methods including mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, pyrolysis, biodegradable plastics, and AI-based waste segregation systems. Recent advancements in smart waste management technologies and circular economy practices have significantly improved recycling efficiency and resource recovery. However, challenges such as high processing costs, contamination of plastic waste, lack of public awareness, and inadequate recycling infrastructure still remain. This review paper presents an overview of plastic waste management systems, modern recycling innovations, challenges, and future directions for sustainable plastic waste handling

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