Economic evaluation of infrastructures for thermochemical upcycling of post-consumer plastic waste
Jiaze Ma, Philip Tominac, Horacio A. Aguirre‐Villegas, Olumide O. Olafasakin, Mark Mba Wright, Craig H. Benson, George W. Huber, Víctor M. Zavala
Abstract
Thermochemical upcycling of post-consumer plastic waste creates a circular economy that is economically viable and that provides environmental benefits. The value chain associated with this economy makes plastic waste a highly valuable feedstock.
Topics & Concepts
Circular economyPlastic wasteRaw materialWaste managementWaste recyclingValue (mathematics)BusinessEnvironmental economicsEnvironmental scienceEconomicsEngineeringChemistryComputer scienceOrganic chemistryBiologyEcologyMachine learningRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementThermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes