Enhanced plastic economy: a perspective and a call for international action
Kuok Ho Daniel Tang
Abstract
The current plastic circular economy lacks a uniform framework. It overfocuses on recycling, reuse and energy recovery. An enhanced plastic economy drives innovation and concerted effort in reducing plastic pollution and waste management.
Topics & Concepts
ReuseCircular economyPlastic pollutionPlastic wastePerspective (graphical)BusinessAction (physics)Economic systemNatural resource economicsWaste managementEconomicsPollutionEngineeringEcologyComputer scienceBiologyArtificial intelligencePhysicsQuantum mechanicsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesSustainable Supply Chain Management