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Kompozyty PET i ich zastosowanie w obliczu wyzwań zielonej chemii – przegląd literaturowy
Summary
This Polish-language literature review covers recycling technologies for PET packaging and its applications in a circular economy framework, discussing mechanical and chemical recycling methods, and the role of the 6R principle in sustainable material management. The review is not directly focused on microplastics research.
W artykule omówiono recykling opakowań PET, podkreślając jego znaczenie w gospodarce obiegu zamkniętego. Przedstawiono metody przetwórstwa odzyskanego materiału i jego potencjalne zastosowania w różnych sektorach gospodarki. Wykazano znaczenie zasady 6R w integracji gospodarki i promowaniu zrównoważonego rozwoju.
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