Plastics Waste to The Rescue

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (9) ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
PAT TOENSMEIER
Keyword(s):  
Plastics Waste

A simple route for mass production of plastics waste utilization as cement-less paving block

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigit Tri Wicaksono ◽  
Widyastuti ◽  
Raka Bayu Naweswara ◽  
Amaliya Rasyida
Keyword(s):  
Mass Production ◽  
Waste Utilization ◽  
Simple Route ◽  
Plastics Waste

scholarly journals Assessment of plastics waste.

1990 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 337-338
Author(s):  
SHIGETA FUJIMOTO
Keyword(s):  
Plastics Waste

scholarly journals The Regulation and Recycling of Plastics Waste in Japan

1994 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. P176-P180
Author(s):  
KAZUHIRO NAKANE
Keyword(s):  
Plastics Waste

Lesson 10: Recycling of Plastics Waste

2001 ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Walter Michaeli ◽  
Helmut Greif ◽  
Gernot Kretzschmar ◽  
Frank Ehrig
Keyword(s):  
Plastics Waste

DEVELOPMENT OF PALM BIOMASS BRIQUETTES WITH POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC WASTE ADDITION

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (9-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Mohd Faizal ◽  
M. Shafiq M. Nazri ◽  
Md. Mizanur Rahman ◽  
S. Syahrullail ◽  
Z. A. Latiff
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Mixing Ratio ◽  
Gross Calorific Value ◽  
Combustion Properties ◽  
Plastics Waste

High global energy demand scenario has driven towards transformation from sole dependence on fossil fuels to utilization of inexhaustible renewable energy sources such as hydro, biomass, solar and wind. Renewable energy sources are abundant in Malaysia, especially palm biomass residues that are produced during the oil extraction process of fresh fruit bunch. Therefore, it is inevitable to harness these bioenergy sources, in order to prevent waste accumulation at adjacent to palm mills. Briquetting of palm biomass such as empty fruit bunch (EFB) with polyethylene (PE) plastics waste addition is expected not only could maximize the utilization of energy resources, but also could become as a potential solution for residue and municipal plastics waste disposal. In the present study, the physical and combustion properties of palm biomass briquettes that contain novel mixture of pulverized EFB and PE plastics waste were investigated experimentally. The briquettes were produced with different mixing ratio of EFB and PE plastics (weight ratios of 95:5, 90:10 and 85:15), under various heating temperatures (130-190 ) and at constant compaction pressure of 7 MPa. Based on the results, it can be said that heating temperature plays a significant role in affecting physical properties such as relaxed density and compressive strength. The values of relaxed density and compressive strength are within the range of 1100 to 1300 kg/m3 and 0.8 to 1.2 MPa, respectively. Meanwhile, mixing ratio does affect relaxed density and gross calorific value. All values of gross calorific (17900 to 21000 kJ/kg) and moisture content (7% to 9%) are found to fulfill the requirement for commercialization as stated by DIN51731 (gross calorific value>17500 kJ/kg and moisture content<10%). Even though the values of ash content (3% to 4%) exceed the limitation as stated by the standard (<0.7%), it is still considered very competitive if compared to the commonly used local briquette that contains mesocarp fibre and shell (5.8%). Finally, it can be concluded that the best quality of briquette can be achieved when highest composition of PE plastics (weight percentage of 15%) is used and the briquetting process is performed at the highest temperature (190 ).  

Conceptualizing reverse logistics to plastics recycling system

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wogene Tesfaye ◽  
Daniel Kitaw
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recycling System ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Plastic Recycling ◽  
Plastics Recycling ◽  
Recycling Systems ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Plastics Waste

Purpose Plastics waste management is a critical agenda for the global community. Recycling is the most important strategy option for recovering plastics wastes. This study aims to review reverse logistics (RL) implementation practices and conceptualizing it to the plastic recycling system. Design/methodology/approach The paper is organized after evaluating the studies related to plastics waste recycling and analyzing the available frameworks to use RL as a strategic tool. Findings The paper has investigated that previous research on RL implementation focused on a few stages of RL activities and did not include the most important issues. However, for successful RL implementation, taking into account the whole stage and including the most important factors is very important. To elaborate on this finding a new conceptual framework is developed. Research limitations/implications The paper is fully based on literature review and international reports. The developed framework is required for further empirical validation in the plastics sector. Practical implications The paper has considered the important issues and the applications of those factors that can improve plastics recycling performances. Social implications This study can enhance the active involvement of main actors (plastics producers, users, municipal and recyclers) in the plastics recycling system. Originality/value This paper deliberates on how RL can be conceptualized and implemented in plastics recycling systems in considering the most important factors for plastics recycling.

Compatibilizer in Polymer Blends for the Recycling of Plastics Waste I: Preliminary Studies on 50/50 wt% Virgin Polyblends

1996 ◽  
Vol 7 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 483-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Sik Ha ◽  
Hae-Dong Park ◽  
Youngkyoo Kim ◽  
Soon-Ki Kwon ◽  
Won-Jei Cho
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Blends ◽  
Plastics Waste
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