scholarly journals Plastic Waste Recycle for Industrial

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Budi Haryono ◽  
Wikan Budi Utami
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
High Income ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Global Problem ◽  
Major Disease ◽  
Plastic Wastes

The high-income countries are leading to higher consumption of plastic, despite prominent contribution to the global problem of plastic pollution. The high quantities of plastic wastes are extremely threatening to harm the environment and inhabitants due to mismanagement such as ingested in the fish and also harmful to human health (cancer is a major disease) if such consuming a fish. This review paper explored a solution to treating plastic waste to improve the sustainability of the environment. The use of recycled plastic wastes as a component has been found to be the most beneficial as it can be used to replace all solid components.

scholarly journals Pyro-Oil and Wax Recovery from Reclaimed Plastic Waste in a Continuous Auger Pyrolysis Reactor

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultan Majed Al-Salem ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Jiawei Wang ◽  
Gary Anthony Leeke
Keyword(s):  
Product Distribution ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Densification Process ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Waste Plastic ◽  
Diesel Fuels ◽  
Plastic Recycling ◽  
Plastic Wastes ◽  
Liquid Products ◽  
Pyrolysis Reactor

The increasing global waste plastic pollution is urging people to take immediate actions on effective plastic recycling and processing. In this work, we report the results of processing reclaimed plastic wastes from unsanitary landfill site in Kuwait by using a bench scale continuous auger pyrolysis system. The plastic feedstock was characterised. After a simple thermal densification process, the material was fed to the pyrolysis system at 500 °C. The pyro-oil and wax products were collected and characterised. The process mass balance was developed on dry basis, and the yields of pyro-oil, light wax, heavy wax and gases were 5.5, 23.8, 69.4 and 1.3 wt%, respectively. The findings have indicated that the reclamation of plastic waste from landfill was feasible in terms of the product distribution and characteristics. Further liquid analysis confirmed that the liquid products contained fractions that are comparable to petrol and diesel fuels. The wax products are viable and have potential application as coating, covering and lubrication.

scholarly journals Reducing plastic waste for the competitiveness of Vietnamese tourist attractions

2020 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 01011
Author(s):  
Minh Tuan Tran ◽  
Trung Luong Pham ◽  
Xuan Tung Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Plastic Wastes ◽  
Plastic Products

Plastic usage in tourism activities has increased significantly in Vietnam over the past decades, leading to the burden of plastic pollution and the threat to sustainable tourism development. The Vietnamese government has recognized the importance of plastic waste management in sustainable tourism. Laws and regulations on controlling pollution due to non-biodegradable plastic bags. Public education activities have been organized to encourage people replace plastic products with natural materials, reuse plastic bags and reduce plastic wastes. Many tourism businesses have found ways to limit plastic consumption, such as replacing disposal plastic products with eco-friendly products. Vietnamese tourism has taken the first steps in reducing plastic waste pollution in tourism activities. This article proposed some solutions to limit and restrain plastic wastes from tourism in Vietnam.

scholarly journals System of change management strategies for the enterprise producing disposable tableware

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 106-116
Author(s):  
M. V. Dulyasova ◽  
O. A. Ivanova ◽  
D. V. Morozov
Keyword(s):  
Change Management ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Specific Change ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Global Problem ◽  
Disposable Plastic

The article deals with the global problem of plastic pollution of the environment. As a way to solve this problem, it is proposed to reduce the production of disposable plastic tableware with a subsequent transition to the use of products that will be safe for the environment and human health. This transition involves the development of innovative projects to create biodegradable tableware, and materials, equipment and technologies for its manufacture. The implementation of such projects involves not only the creation of product and technological innovations, but also the implementation of changes in the business processes of enterprises. For the effective implementation of these processes, it is proposed to use the developed system of change management strategies, which is distinguished by a detailed elaboration of a set of organizational measures, including measures to motivate personnel in order to reduce resistance to the changes. The choice of a specific change management strategy is determined by such criteria as the degree of their radicality, the period of execution and the allocated resources.

scholarly journals Plastic waste

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phạm Hà Trang ◽  
Hoang Truong Giang ◽  
Nguyen Cam Duong
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Global Problem ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Plastic Products

Plastic pollution is an urgent global problem that threatens the entire ecosystem, causing climate change and many other consequences that humans have to bear. Therefore, citizens need to uphold their sense of responsibility, consciously change living habits, say no to single-use plastic products. Protecting the environment, limiting plastic waste is protecting ourselves.

scholarly journals Fuzzy Based Spatial Risk Evaluation of Plastic Pollution: A Case Study of Anambra State of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Chibundo Chukwuma ◽  
Louis Chukwuemeka orakwe ◽  
Ejikeme Emmanuel Emenike ◽  
Chukwuma Chris Okonkwo
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Terrestrial Environment ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Spatial Risk ◽  
Plastic Wastes

Abstract Natural systems, human health, and artistic sensitivities are all threatened by plastic pollution in most developed and developing countries. Plastic has emerged as a major global threat with rivers serving as sink for transported plastics, emanating from the terrestrial environment as a result of human activities. Anambra State in Nigeria is arguably the business hub of the South-eastern part of Nigeria, with a massive output of plastic wastes daily from individuals, commercial activities and industries. Owing to an inefficient waste management system, plastic leakage into her drainage networks is a critical environmental challenge. The aim of this study is to geospatially model the vulnerability associated with the various plastic leakage factors to the environment. To achieve this aim, data on different thematic variables which include plastic waste density, slope, land-use, drainage density and distance to drainage network of the study area were modelled, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) was used to delineate the variables in order to obtain final risk map for the study area. The result of the study indicates that a total area very high risk is 1840.03 km2, this constitutes about 40.11% of the study area. Local Governments Areas (LGA) located in the southern part of the study area is more susceptible to plastic waste leakage, this could be linked to factors like high dense population and increasing rate of urbanization in the region. It is recommended that waste collection should be frequent, strategic and higher priority should be attached to the high risked area from this study. Anambra State Government also needs to work together with plastic recycling companies, for effective collection of plastic wastes in the areas classified as hotspots in plastic litter accumulation as one of the mitigation measures.

scholarly journals Keberadaan Plastik di Lingkungan, Bahaya terhadap Kesehatan Manusia, dan Upaya Mitigasi: Studi Literatur

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yura Witsqa Firmansyah ◽  
Mirza Fathan Fuadi ◽  
Muhammad Fadli Ramadhansyah ◽  
Farida Sugiester S ◽  
Wahyu Widyantoro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Hydrolytic Degradation ◽  
Synthetic Polymers ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Surrounding Environment ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Descriptive Method

Since 2001, synthetic polymers  have been one of the most important materials since 2001 because they are used by humans and become a necessity in various sectors such as thermoplastics in countless quantities. Plastics have properties that are difficult to decompose and can change size into plastic macromolecules with the help of photodegradation, oxidation, hydrolytic degradation, and mechanical breakdown . Plastic pollution is a serious problem because the demand for plastic by society is increasing every year and the result of a lot of plastic waste can cause serious health problems and problems in the surrounding environment. Therefore, the use of plastic has a big impact on human health and the environment because it’s hard to decompose. The aim of this study is to provide information on the effects of microplastics on the environment through a review study. This study uses a descriptive method with a literature review approach. The criteria for articles used sources from Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, SpringerLink, Google Scholar, Nature, JSTOR, and Emerald Insight. The conclusion in this study found a relationship between the presence of microplastics with human health problems, and the environment so that it is necessary to mitigate against plastic waste pollution such as 3R and substitution of materials.

scholarly journals Plastic Waste

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phạm Hà Trang ◽  
Hoàng Trường Giang ◽  
Nguyen Cam Duong
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Global Problem ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Plastic Products

Plastic pollution is an urgent global problem that threatens the entire ecosystem, causing climate change and many other consequences that humans have to bear. Therefore, citizens need to uphold their sense of responsibility, consciously change living habits, say no to single-use plastic products. Protecting the environment, limiting plastic waste is protecting ourselves.

scholarly journals Shredder machine for plastic recycling: A review paper

2022 ◽  
Vol 1217 (1) ◽  
pp. 012007
Author(s):  
J H Wong ◽  
M J H Gan ◽  
B L Chua ◽  
M Gakim ◽  
N J Siambun
Keyword(s):  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Plastic Recycling ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Critical Components

Abstract Plastic pollution has become a global concern due to poor plastic waste disposal management. As an alternative, independent recycling efforts are necessary. A Plastic shredder machine is a preliminary machine used to cut plastic waste into small pieces before turning it into useful products. The concept design of the shredder machine that is currently available is fairly similar. The shaft and blades are the critical components in the shredder machine that determines its performance. The geometry and orientation of the blades that were fitted into the single or double-shafts were found to directly affect the shredding performance. Therefore, this article aims to review the various geometry and orientations of the blades that give direct effect on the shredding performance, as well as identifying the research gaps related to the shredder machine for plastic waste materials

scholarly journals A Brief Review on Plastic Pollution and Roads Towards its Reduction

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vandita Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Waste Reduction ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Insulin Pens

Plastic, owing to its excellent strength to weight ratio, durability, low cost, low maintenance and corrosion free characteristics, has found a wide range of applications, in packaging, shopping/garbage bags, bottles for mineral water and juices, clothing, toys, household items and building materials. It has revolutionized the health care industry with the development of medical tools and devices including disposable items like surgical gloves, syringes, insulin pens, blood bags, catheters etc. to prevent spreading of infectious diseases. Especially during COVID-19 pandemic, the use of products like PPE kit, face masks has been increased significantly. Despite these excellent properties, plastic has become a major cause of pollution due to its non-biodegradability and toxic effects. Globally, more than 350 million tonnes (Mt) of plastic waste is generated annually, about 79% of which goes into landfill, only 9% is recycled and rest 12% is incerinated. Incineration of plastic waste releases toxic gases like polychlorinated biphenyls (BCPs), furans and dioxins into the atmosphere that poses a serious threat to environment affecting vegetation and marine ecosystem, in addition to human health. This review briefly covers various kinds of plastics and their applications in various sectors. The next section describes their potential hazards on the ecosystem and on human health. It also deliberates various methods for plastic waste reduction including recycling that enables a circular approach towards sustainable plastic waste management. The regulations and their implementation to reduce plastic waste are also discussed with special reference to India including extended producer responsibility for the plastic producers.

scholarly journals RECYCLING AND PYROLYSIS OF WASTE PLASTICS

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (9SE) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Amrita Khatri
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Waste Plastics ◽  
Technological Solution ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Mount Everest ◽  
Mechanical Recycling ◽  
Vast Amount ◽  
Plastic Wastes

Plastic has achieved such an extensive market due to fact that it is lightweight, cheap, flexible and reusable. But now it is regarded as a serious hazard. All recommendation for and against plastics finally land up on the reality that plastics are slow to degrade. By the end of the 20th century, plastics are found as persistent polluters of many environmental niches, from Mount Everest to the bottom of the sea. There are numerous ways by which plastic pollution can be controlled.  Pyrolysis is referred to as polymer cracking and its main advantages are that it can deal with plastic waste .This paper provides an overview of the science and technology of pyrolysis of waste plastics. The major advantage of the pyrolysis technology is its ability to handle unsorted, unwashed plastic. The production of gasoline, kerosene and diesel from waste plastics is an emerging technological solution to the vast amount of plastics that cannot be economically recovered by conventional mechanical recycling. The disposal and decomposition of plastics has been an issue which has caused a number of research works to be carried out in this regard. Currently, the paper reviews the production of Petroleum-based fuel viz. gasoline, kerosene and diesel from recycling of waste plastics is an emerging technological solution to the vast amount of plastic wastes that cannot be economically recovered by conventional mechanical recycling operations. This involves the use of pyrolysis which permits recovery of valuable gasoline and diesel-range hydrocarbons from waste plastics that are otherwise land filled.

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