Research and Development of Plastics Recycling Technology / Jeffrey R. Brady, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Brady, Jeffrey R., editor.

Series:

Waste and waste management series.

Waste and Waste Management Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plastics--Recycling.

Plastics.

Plastics--Technological innovations.

Plastics--Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

This book explores the challenges and advancements in plastic waste reduction and recycling technology. It delves into the significant increase in global plastic production since the mid-20th century and addresses the pressing need to develop sustainable systems for managing plastic waste. The book highlights emerging technologies, federal research needs, and the role of public-private partnerships in improving recycling rates and reducing environmental impacts. It is intended for policymakers, researchers, and professionals involved in waste management and environmental sustainability. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Preface

Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research: Moving from Staggering Statistics to Sustainable Systems0F*

U.S. House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Research & Technology, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing Charter

Purpose

Witnesses

Overarching Questions

Overview of U.S. Plastics Production and the Plastics Recycling System

Federal Plastic Waste Reduction R&D

Upstream Solutions to Plastic Waste

The Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act

Summary

Testimony of Ms. Keefe Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, the Recycling Partnership

The Recycling Partnership, Hearing on “Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research: Moving from Staggering Statistics to Sustainable Solutions,” Statement for the Record, House Subcommittee on Research and Technology, June 24, 2021, Keefe Harrison,...

Testimony of Dr. Marc Hillmyer, Director and Principal Investigator, University of Minnesota National Science Foundation Center for Sustainable Polymers

Testimony for the Record Submitted to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Research and Technology, for the Hearing: “Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research: Moving from Staggering Statistics to Sustainable Sy...

Short Biography

Testimony of Dr. Gregory Keoleian, Director, Center for Sustainable Systems, Peter M. Wege Professor of Sustainable Systems, School for Environment and Sustainability; Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Co-Coordinator, Engineering Susta...

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology Hearing: “Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research: Moving from Staggering Statistics to Sustainable Solutions,” Testimony of Grego...

Introduction

Scope of the Plastics Waste Problem

Observation 1: Plastics Waste Crisis Is More Than a Packaging Waste Problem

Observation 2: Multiple Technical and Economic Barriers Limit Plastics Material Recovery

Packaging

E-Waste

Buildings

Transportation

Systems Analysis Tools Are Necessary to Overcome These Challenges

Recommendation 1: Research Is Needed to Fill in Data Gaps in Plastics Material Flows and Expand Key Life Cycle Inventory Databases

Recommendation 2: Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy Models Are Needed to Guide Plastics Waste Innovations and Develop Robust Cost Effective Solutions

Recommendation 3: Emphasize Interdisciplinary R&D to Develop Plastic Waste Solutions Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Brady, Jeffrey R. Research and Development of Plastics Recycling Technology

ISBN:

9798891133976

OCLC:

1415896248