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ClearCOVID19-Plastic Waste Management Towards Sustainable Circular Economy: Focus on Qatar & Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
This study examines plastic waste management in Qatar and Saudi Arabia following the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that 82% of coastal plastic waste enters the Persian Gulf with Saudi Arabia contributing the highest marine microplastic load (up to 235,000 tons). Both countries recycle less than 15% of plastic waste, and polypropylene from PPE is the dominant post-pandemic polymer. The authors call for circular economy approaches including improved recycling and waste management infrastructure.
Quantity and types of plastic waste in Beaches: A case study of Al-Shuaybah beach, Saudi Arabia
Researchers surveyed plastic waste at Al-Shuaybah beach in Saudi Arabia, cataloging 1,504 plastic items dominated by unidentified fragments, water bottles, and bottle caps, providing baseline data for marine litter management policies in the region.
Environmental Impact Assessment of Plastic Waste Management Scenarios in the Canadian Context
Using life cycle assessment, this Canadian study compared current plastic waste management against two alternative scenarios and found that shifting away from landfill-dominated disposal could significantly cut environmental impacts including greenhouse gas emissions. The findings underscore that how we manage plastic waste matters as much as how much plastic we produce, with implications for future policy.
An Empirical Investigation on Plastic Waste Issues and Plastic Disposal Strategies to Protect the Environment: A UAE Perspective
An empirical investigation into plastic waste management in a developing country context found that rising volumes of plastic water bottles and single-use items are overwhelming municipal waste systems. The study documents disposal strategies used in practice and identifies infrastructure and policy gaps limiting effective plastic waste management.
Sustainability Impact Assessment of Increased Plastic Recycling and Future Pathways of Plastic Waste Management in Sweden
A sustainability assessment of plastic waste management in Sweden evaluated the environmental trade-offs of different pathways including recycling, incineration, and landfilling. Increasing recycling rates reduces microplastic generation and greenhouse gas emissions compared to burning or landfilling plastic waste.
Influence of Plastic Waste Management on the Environment: A review
This review examined how different plastic waste management practices influence environmental outcomes, discussing the limitations of landfilling, incineration, and recycling for fossil-based plastics that persist in the environment for hundreds of years. The paper argued that transitioning to a circular economy is essential to reduce the environmental burden of plastic waste.
Evaluating Plastic Waste Management in EU Accession Countries: A Life Cycle Perspective from the Republic of Serbia with Microplastic Implications
This life cycle assessment compared three end-of-life scenarios for PET plastic packaging in Serbia (landfilling, recycling, incineration), finding that recycling had the lowest environmental impact overall and that aligning Serbia's plastic waste management with EU standards would significantly reduce microplastic leakage.
Evaluating Plastic Waste Management in EU Accession Countries: A Life Cycle Perspective from the Republic of Serbia with Microplastic Implications
This study used life cycle assessment to evaluate how Serbia manages PET plastic packaging waste, comparing landfilling, recycling, and incineration. Researchers found that recycling offered the greatest environmental benefits, reducing impacts across multiple categories compared to the other disposal methods. The findings highlight the importance of improving recycling infrastructure in EU accession countries to align with environmental directives and reduce microplastic-related pollution.
Plastic solid waste management strategies: An overview of implications on environment and health
This review provides an overview of plastic solid waste management strategies, examining the environmental implications of different disposal pathways — landfill, incineration, recycling, and biological treatment — alongside emerging approaches including chemical recycling and biodegradable substitutes. The authors assess trade-offs between these strategies and identify policy frameworks that could accelerate the transition to more circular plastic management.
Life Cycle Assessment of Selected Single-Use Plastic Products towards Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations in Sri Lanka
Researchers applied life cycle assessment to common single-use plastic products in Sri Lanka, quantifying their environmental impacts across production to disposal and providing evidence-based recommendations to guide national plastic pollution policy.
An Integrated Analysis of Plastic Packaging Value Chain: Identifying Barriers and Enablers for a Circular Economy
Researchers analyzed the full plastic packaging value chain to identify barriers and enablers for transitioning to a circular economy, tracing the evolution of circular economy concepts and quantifying the environmental impacts associated with exponential plastic waste growth. The study provides an integrated framework mapping opportunities for intervention across production, use, collection, and recycling stages.
Evaluating strategies for sustainable recovery and recycling of plastic waste in the West Bank of Palestine: The perspectives of plastic companies
Researchers surveyed 30 plastic manufacturing and recycling companies in the West Bank of Palestine to assess which social, legal, technological, environmental, and economic strategies would best motivate improved plastic waste recovery, finding strong industry support for community awareness programs and legislation mandating recycling practices.
A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis on Plastic Waste Recycling
This bibliometric study maps ten years of global research on plastic waste recycling and circular economy using Scopus and Web of Science, identifying dominant themes, leading countries, and emerging directions. It is primarily a research-landscape analysis with minimal direct content on microplastic formation or health risks, making it only peripheral to microplastic science.
Microplastic Contaminants in the Sediment of the East Coast of Saudi Arabia
Researchers conducted the first measurement of microplastic contamination in sediments along four beaches on Saudi Arabia's east coast, finding 586 microplastic particles with fibers being the dominant shape (96%) and polyethylene terephthalate the most common polymer type, with abundance varying between tidal zones.
Strategic pathways for sustainable plastic management through a circular economy approach in India
This paper analyzed strategic pathways for sustainable plastic waste management in India through a circular economy lens, examining the environmental and health risks posed by microplastics from inadequate plastic disposal. The authors identify policy, infrastructure, and behavioral interventions needed to reduce India's microplastic burden.
Management Strategies for Plastic Wastes: A Roadmap Toward Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability
This chapter reviews strategies for managing plastic waste — including mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, and circular economy frameworks — as alternatives to landfilling and incineration. Unmanaged plastic waste breaks down into microplastics that spread widely through wind and water, making better upstream management critical for reducing environmental contamination. The authors argue that genuinely circular approaches, where waste is eliminated rather than merely shifted, offer the most effective path to reducing long-term microplastic pollution.
Characterization of excavated plastic waste from an Indian dumpsite: Investigating extent of degradation and resource recovery potential
Researchers characterized excavated plastic waste from an Indian dumpsite to assess the extent of degradation after burial, investigating whether landfill-mined plastics retain sufficient material quality for recycling or energy recovery. The study found varied degradation levels depending on plastic type and burial conditions, with implications for circular economy recovery strategies.
Assessment and Sustainable Management Strategies for Plastic Waste in Can Tho City, Vietnam: A Circular Economy Approach
Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of plastic waste accumulation in both land and water environments in Can Tho City, Vietnam, applying a circular economy framework. The study proposes sustainable management strategies for reducing plastic pollution in a country with high per capita plastic consumption and significant waste discharge.
Plastic Waste Management Strategies and Their Environmental Aspects: A Scientometric Analysis and Comprehensive Review
This review analyzes plastic waste management strategies worldwide through a large-scale review of scientific literature. Among six approaches studied, using plastic waste in road construction and concrete production were found to be the most environmentally beneficial, while landfills remain the most harmful due to creating microplastic pollution and releasing toxic chemicals. The findings are relevant to human health because better waste management directly reduces the amount of microplastics entering the environment.
First evidence of microplastics occurrence in mixed surface and treated wastewater from two major Saudi Arabian cities and assessment of their ecological risk
Microplastics were detected in surface and treated wastewater channels in two major Saudi Arabian cities, with fragment and fiber types dominating and concentrations reflecting urban population density and plastic waste management practices.
Plastic waste recycling: existing Indian scenario and future opportunities
Researchers mapped plastic waste recycling infrastructure across Indian states, finding that PP and PE are most commonly reprocessed, and outlined key opportunities in mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, and waste-to-energy approaches—along with AI and blockchain tools—needed to build a circular plastic economy in India.
Managing Plastic Waste─Sorting, Recycling, Disposal, and Product Redesign
This review covers the full landscape of plastic waste management, from sorting and mechanical recycling to chemical recycling and disposal methods. The paper highlights that landfills remain the most common disposal method despite generating microplastics and toxic leachate, while advanced recycling technologies are still too expensive for widespread use. Better management of plastic waste is directly linked to reducing microplastic pollution and its associated human health risks.
An Overview of the Current Trends in Marine Plastic Litter Management for a Sustainable Development
This review summarizes current knowledge about marine plastic litter, from its land-based origins to its distribution across ocean environments, and evaluates recovery and recycling strategies. Researchers found that while technologies for collecting and recycling marine plastics are advancing, significant economic and logistical barriers remain. The study emphasizes that a circular economy approach, combining prevention, collection, and material recovery, is essential for addressing ocean plastic pollution.
Optimization of solid waste collection using RSM approach, and strategies delivering sustainable development goals (SDG’s) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Researchers used statistical optimization software to improve solid waste collection efficiency in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the country generates over 15 million tonnes of municipal waste annually. The study identifies cost-reducing strategies and highlights the urgent need for a resilient, modern waste management system aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 sustainability goals.