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

Comprehensive review on research development, standardization and market

authored by

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.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy

Type

Review article

Journal

Composites Part C: Open Access

Volume

6

ISSN

2666-6820

Publication date

10.2021

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Mechanics of Materials, Ceramics and Composites, Mechanical Engineering

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2021.100168 (Access: Open)