Polymer Recycling: Opportunities and Limitations

The disposal of polymer solid waste by means other than landfilling is necessary. The various approaches-source reduction, incineration, degradation, composting, and recycling-all have their roles and must be employed in an integrated manner. Where appropriate, recycling has ecological advantages, b...

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Published in:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS 1992-02, Vol.89 (3), p.835-838
Main Author: Stein, Richard S.
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Bottles
Environmental protection
Incinerators
Landfill
Landfills
Material degradation
Materials
Plastics
Polyethylenes
Polymers
Recycling
Solid waste disposal
Solid wastes
Waste disposal
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Environmental protection
Incinerators
Landfill
Landfills
Material degradation
Materials
Plastics
Polyethylenes
Polymers
Recycling
Solid waste disposal
Solid wastes
Waste disposal
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