The Waste Management of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Plastic Waste: A Review
N. Thachnatharen, Syed Shahabuddin, Nanthini Sridewi
Abstract
Abstract This paper reviews on the current techniques used for the management of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic waste. The increasing amount of PET wastes and growing environmental concern had placed emphasis on various recycling methods such as chemical and mechanical recycling of PET waste. The focus of this review is on the various mechanical and chemical recycling methods for PET wastes. The conclusion with suggestion to the involved authority on the proper PET waste management to avoid pollution to the environment have been presented in last section.
Topics & Concepts
Polyethylene terephthalatePlastic wasteWaste managementHousehold wasteWaste recyclingEnvironmental sciencePolyethyleneChemical wasteWaste materialEnvironmental pollutionMaterials scienceEngineeringComposite materialEnvironmental protectionMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies