The world is moving towards a circular economy that focuses on reducing wastes and
keeping materials in use for the longest time possible. This paper critically reviewed three of …

Recycling of post-consumer plastic waste (PCPW) is increasingly promoted as the means to
achieving circular economy (CE). It converts plastic waste into a secondary material that can …

The continuously increasing solid waste generation worldwide calls for management
strategies that integrate concerns for environmental sustainability. By quantifying …

Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been used extensively within the recent decade to
evaluate the environmental performance of thermal Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technologies …

Plastic film waste can cause a variety of environmental impacts and pose a significant
challenge for the consumer product industry. Understanding the environmental tradeoffs of …

About 400 million tonnes of plastics are produced per annum worldwide. End-of-life of
plastics disposal contaminates the waterways, aquifers and limits the landfill areas. Options …

Recycling of waste materials has been analysed from a life cycle perspective in a number of
studies over the past 10–15 years. Publications comparing the global warming impact and …

Large proportions of plastic film residues are not recycled after their service life, posing a
serious threat to the environment. Understanding and optimizing the disposal of discarded …

The environmental performance of the waste management system of plastic packaging in
Austria was assessed using a combination of high-resolution material flows and input …

This review highlights the current level of waste plastics valorization through thermal
treatment and its potential for African countries. Improved thermal treatment options are …