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Challenges and Opportunities in China’s Journey in the Recycling of Plastic Wastes

Lipeng Dong, Wenwu Zhi, Bo Gu, Jiahui Li, Weijun Li, Pei Zhang

2024ACS Sustainable Resource Management17 citationsDOI

Abstract

On the path of exploring the recycling of plastic wastes, China is facing a situation where both challenges and opportunities coexist. In terms of plastic waste recycling technologies, policies, and transformation, China is striving to promote recycling of resources while reducing environmental burdens.

Topics & Concepts

ChinaPlastic wasteWaste recyclingWaste managementBusinessEnvironmental planningEnvironmental scienceEngineeringPolitical scienceLawMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMunicipal Solid Waste Management