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This article explores the problems associated with plastics waste management, including landfills, incineration, and recycling. It also discusses potential solutions such as plastic bag and bottle bans, taxes, and the use of bioplastics.
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Investigating the Current Dead End in the Plastics Waste Problem and exploring Possible Solutions By: Rasheda J. Vereen
Outline • “Plastics Make it Possible” • Industrial Establishment • Market Impact • Consumption • Current Plastics Waste Management Problems • Landfills • Incineration • Recycling • Solutions • Plastic Bag and Plastic Bottle Bans and Taxes • Bioplastics
Current Market impact Source: the plastics industry trade association
Outline • “Plastics Make it Possible” • Industrial Establishment • Market Impact • Consumption • Current Plastics Waste Management Problems • Landfills • Incineration • Recycling • Solutions • Plastic Bag and Plastic Bottle Bans and Taxes • Bioplastics
Land fills Source: U.S Environmental Protection Agency
Outline • “Plastics Make it Possible” • Industrial Establishment • Market Impact • Consumption • Current Plastics Waste Management Problems • Landfills • Incineration • Recycling • Solutions • Plastic Bag and Plastic Bottle Bans and Taxes • Bioplastics
Outline • “Plastics Make it Possible” • Industrial Establishment • Market Impact • Consumption • Current Plastics Waste Management Problems • Landfills • Incineration • Recycling • Solutions • Rewind • Reduce and Reuse • Plastic Bag and Plastic Bottle Bans and Taxes • Bioplastics
Outline • “Plastics Make it Possible” • Industrial Establishment • Market Impact • Consumption • Current Plastics Waste Management Problems • Landfills • Incineration • Recycling • Solutions • Plastic Bag and Plastic Bottle Bans and Taxes • Bioplastics