Plastic Waste Management: Solutions for Sustainable Development (Synthesis Lectures on Sustainable Development)

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Synopsis
Plastic pollution is a serious global environmental and health concern caused by the excessive use of plastic products and poor management of plastic waste. However, it is a complex issue that requires suitable technologies and effective policies and management strategies. This book describes the current global standard of plastic waste management and explains why and how it should be improved. The book begins with an introduction of the different types of plastic materials and their degradation patterns and explains the impact of plastic pollutants on the environment, the quality of water resources, and on human health. Next, the book describes current solutions for plastic waste management including recycling and toxic reduction methods, moving on to presenting innovative approaches and technologies for plastic waste management. The final chapter discusses future prospects and policy implications.
Copyright:
2026

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ISBN-13:
9783031966606
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9783031966590
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Springer Nature Switzerland
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Language:
English
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Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Technology
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