The growing, global plastic waste crisis is sparking a myriad of solutions from disparate
fields. One such end-of-use solution is the application of plastic waste for paving roads. This …

Addressing the plastic problem requires rigorous attention and practical education for
sustainability. Due to the common effective waste management practices in some parts of …

India has a road network of over 5,472,144 kilo-metres (3,400,233 mi) as on 31 March 2015,
the second largest road network in the world. The plastic wastes can be used in road …

Plastic pollution and climate change are serious and interconnected threats to public and
planetary health, as well as major drivers of global social injustice. Prolific use of plastics in …

Plastic Waste and Recycling: Environmental Impact, Societal Issues, Prevention, and
Solutions begins with an introduction to the different types of plastic materials, their uses …

Plastic waste and the threat it poses to the environment and public health is perhaps the
second biggest global threat after climate change. The lack of effective recycling strategies …

In improving the aesthetics of the environment, the management of plastic wastes cannot be
left out of the picture. Among the numerous ways that plastic wastes are managed …

Unsustainable plastic production, use, and mismanagement dominates the growing global
waste problem. Plastic waste mismanagement threatens environmental, social, and …

With changing consumption patterns, growing populations and increased urbanisation,
developing countries face significant challenges with regards to waste management. Waste …

Global plastic waste generation is about 300 million metric tons annually and poses crucial
health and environmental problems. Africa is the second most polluted continent in the …