Plastics waste : feedstock recycling, chemical recycling and incineration / A. Tukker.

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Tukker, A

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TextSeries: Rapra review reports. Report 148 ; ; v. 13, no. 4.Publication details: Shawbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology Ltd., 2002.Description: 1 online resource (122 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

1859574246
9781859574249
1281774995
9781281774996
9786611774998
6611774998

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Plastics waste.DDC classification:

668.4/192 22

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TP1122 .T85 2002eb

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Contents:

Introduction; Plastics Waste Recycling:An Overview; Feedstock Recycling of Mixed Plastic Waste; Feedstock Recycling of PVC-rich Waste; Dedicated Chemical Recycling for Specific Plastics; Other Treatment Options for Mixed Plastic Waste; Pros and Cons of the Different Treatment Routes; Literature; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Abstracts from the Polymer Library Database; Subject Index

Summary: Protection of our environment is now a global priority and legislation is being introduced in regions such as the European Union to ensure that material usage is maximised. Much of the development work has been pioneered in Germany which introduced very strict recycling laws. This report examines the issue of converting plastics waste into energy and/or useful chemicals. Polymers are generally derived from fossil fuels which are being gradually depleted. Much plastic material is discarded as waste, such as packaging and end-of-life vehicle components. It is essential that we find means to pres.

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Protection of our environment is now a global priority and legislation is being introduced in regions such as the European Union to ensure that material usage is maximised. Much of the development work has been pioneered in Germany which introduced very strict recycling laws. This report examines the issue of converting plastics waste into energy and/or useful chemicals. Polymers are generally derived from fossil fuels which are being gradually depleted. Much plastic material is discarded as waste, such as packaging and end-of-life vehicle components. It is essential that we find means to pres.

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