Plastic waste generation and emissions from the domestic open burning of plastic waste in Guatemala
Michelle Bardales Cruz, Eri Saikawa, Mayarí Hengstermann, Alexander Ramirez, John P. McCracken, Lisa M. Thompson
Abstract
Domestic, or household-level, open burning of plastic waste is a substantial source of air pollutants and greenhouse gases that are often neglected in Guatemala.
Topics & Concepts
Plastic wasteWaste managementEnvironmental scienceEngineeringRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution