Plastics in the context of the circular economy and sustainable plastics recycling

Comprehensive review on research development, standardization and market

verfasst von

Madina Shamsuyeva, Hans Josef Endres

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to review existing recycling technologies, standards and market situation for plastics recycling. The principal results show that mechanical recycling is the most well-developed recycling approach in terms of industrial feasibility. This approach enables development of plastic recyclates of various quality levels. At the same time, transfer of many research findings into practice is hindered due to the global plastic material flow, strongly differing regional waste management systems and lack of international recycling standards. This review shows that the development of a Circular Economy Model for plastics products requires close cooperation of scientists with standardization committees and industry.

Organisationseinheit(en)

Institut für Kunststoff- und Kreislauftechnik

Typ

Übersichtsarbeit

Journal

Composites Part C: Open Access

Band

6

ISSN

2666-6820

Publikationsdatum

10.2021

Publikationsstatus

Veröffentlicht

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Werkstoffmechanik, Keramische und Verbundwerkstoffe, Maschinenbau

Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung

SDG 8 – Anständige Arbeitsbedingungen und wirtschaftliches Wachstum, SDG 12 – Verantwortungsvoller Konsum und Produktion

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2021.100168 (Zugang: Offen)