A Circular Economy Approach to Plastic Waste

Jack Payne; Paul McKeown; Matthew Jones

doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.05.014

A Circular Economy Approach to Plastic Waste

Jack Payne, Paul McKeown, Matthew Jones

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Abstract

Growing environmental concerns associated with the accumulation of plastic waste in the natural environment has incentivised considerable research into renewable alternatives, and more recently, alternative waste management strategies. This review aims to introduce poly (lactic acid)(PLA), a bioplastic, and recent research within the field. Attention will then shift to research surrounding plastic waste management. Various end-of-life (EOL)options available to plastics will be discussed more broadly, before presenting existing technologies, challenges and future opportunities exclusively for PLA. Herein, all waste management strategies presented for PLA are discussed within the context of industrial feasibility.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	170-181
Number of pages	12
Journal	Polymer Degradation and Stability
Volume	165
Early online date	16 May 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.05.014
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2019

Keywords

Catalysis
Circular economy
End-of-life
Polylactide

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Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanics of Materials
Polymers and Plastics
Materials Chemistry

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