We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Innovative Utilization of Plastic Waste for Eco-Friendly Construction: an Empirical Assessment of Nigeria's Recycling Industry and Eco-Friendly Building Applications
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers assessed Nigeria's plastic recycling industry and evaluated the feasibility of converting plastic waste into construction materials, finding that despite the country generating roughly 32 million tons of solid waste annually, infrastructure gaps and market barriers significantly limit uptake of recycled plastics in eco-friendly building applications.
The accumulation of plastic waste poses serious environmental problems worldwide. Nigeria has an annual production rate of about 32 million tons of solid waste, that is 67% of the total solid waste produced in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recycling plastic waste into construction materials is a po...
More Papers Like This
An Exploration of the Feasibility of Using Plastic Waste for Sustainable Road Construction in Nigeria: A Qualitative Approach
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers explored the feasibility of incorporating plastic waste into road construction in Nigeria using a qualitative approach, identifying socioeconomic, regulatory, and technical factors that could promote or hinder adoption. Findings suggest that leveraging Nigeria's large plastic waste stream for paving could address both waste management deficits and the country's severely underdeveloped road network.
Innovations for Sustainable Plastic Waste Management in Nigeria
AI summary Read the abstract
This paper reviews the current state of plastic waste management in Nigeria and proposes innovations for more sustainable disposal and recycling. Inadequate plastic waste management in rapidly urbanizing countries is a major driver of microplastic pollution in freshwater and marine environments.
A critical review of the current progress of plastic waste recycling technology in structural materials
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers reviewed technologies for recycling plastic waste into construction materials such as concrete and asphalt, finding this approach can meaningfully reduce the environmental burden of plastic pollution. Incorporating plastic waste into building materials offers a practical path toward both waste reduction and more sustainable construction.
Plastic Pollution and Framework Towards Sustainable Plastic Waste Management in Nigeria: Case Study
AI summary Read the abstract
Nigeria faces a growing plastic pollution crisis driven by the rapid expansion of companies producing plastic bottles and sachet water packaging. This paper examines the scale of the problem and proposes a framework for more sustainable plastic waste management, drawing on case studies of existing challenges and potential interventions. While focused on policy and waste management rather than microplastics specifically, reducing plastic waste at source directly limits the amount that fragments into environmental microplastics.
Innovative approaches to upcycling plastic waste into sustainable construction materials: Addressing the global plastic pollution crisis
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examined recent advances in upcycling plastic waste into sustainable construction materials including concrete, bricks, and asphalt as a strategy to address the global plastic pollution crisis. The paper evaluated technical performance, economic viability, and environmental benefits of these approaches while identifying regulatory and infrastructure barriers to wider adoption.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.