Biodegradation of polymers in managing plastic waste — A review

The modern economy that is fast-moving and convenience centric has led to excessive consumption of plastic. This has unwittingly led to egregious accumulation of plastic waste polluting the environment. Unfortunately, present means of plastic waste management have all been proven as less than adequa...

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Published in:The Science of the total environment 2022-03, Vol.813, p.151880, Article 151880
Main Authors: Lim, Berlinda Kwee Hong, Thian, Eng San
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biodegradability
Biodegradable polymers
biodegradation
Biodegradation standards
Biodegradation, Environmental
certification
composite polymers
Composting
consumer behavior
economic sustainability
environment
landfills
Microbial degradation
Plastics
Polymers
Recycling
starch
Waste Management
wastes
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