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Sustainable Technologies and Drivers for Managing Plastic Solid Waste in Developing Economies

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This book discusses sustainable waste management technologies for managing end-of-life (EoL) post-consumer and packaging plastic solid waste (PSW) from domestic and commercial waste streams. It does so particularly in the context of providing a way forward for developing economies.

Treating recycling and composting of, and energy recovery from, plastics, the book is directed at individuals who are responsible for or have a significant role in solid waste management. Academics and students in solid waste management pursuing research or study in solid waste management with particular interest in plastics will find this book useful. Sustainable options for managing PSW are presented with reference to the scientific, engineering, and management standpoints to enable decision makers and relevant stakeholders in industry arrive at the best decision for achieving sustainable resource management. The book further integrates waste management and technologies so that PSW recycling can be viewed from environmental, economic, and social perspectives. Greener technologies for PSW management are addressed so as to provide drivers that will influence key stakeholders and policy-makers achieve sustainability in this field.

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Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Sustainable Solid Waste Management: A Critical Review
Abstract
The chapter provides an overview of sustainable solid waste management (SSWM). In order to understand SSWM, the definitions of solid wastes (SWs) are reviewed and gaps are identified. From the identified gaps, a new definition of plastic solid wastes (PSWs) is developed.
Bupe G. Mwanza, Charles Mbohwa
Chapter 2. Post-consumer Plastic Solid Wastes: Recent Research Trends
Abstract
An overview of the different types of plastics is presented in this chapter. Plastics are categorized into thermoplastics and thermosetting. The different types of plastics under the two categories and the purposes for which they are manufactured are discussed.
Bupe G. Mwanza, Charles Mbohwa
Chapter 3. A Review of Technologies for Managing Plastic Solid Wastes
Abstract
This chapter discusses the different technologies for managing PSWs. Literature works on the different technologies are reviewed with the aim of establishing sustainable technologies for developing economies.
Bupe G. Mwanza, Charles Mbohwa
Chapter 4. Sustainability in PSWs Management Technologies: A Review
Abstract
The evolution of sustainability is discussed for the purposes of presenting the current status in developing economies. From the definitions of sustainability presented by the United Nations, the developing economies are working with the same definition. In this regard, the chapter presents an overview of sustainability by discussing the three pillars of sustainability.
Bupe G. Mwanza, Charles Mbohwa
Chapter 5. Drivers to Sustainable PSWs Management: A Review
Abstract
To achieve sustainable management of PSWs, numerous drivers are key for influencing implementation. The chapter discusses in detail the numerous drivers that influence sustainable management of PSWs from the developed and developing economy perspectives. The drivers include incorporation of IWS into formalized systems, economic incentives, appropriate technology considerations, societal participation and awareness recycling schemes, regulations and legislations, collection and segregation systems, household education, institutional arrangement, training the informal waste sector and local recycled material markets. Applicability of the drivers to the developing economy context is emphasized by understanding the drivers and studying how each driver was achieved from a developed economy perspective. In this regard, feasibility studies are recommended for determining the relevance of each driver in each context.
Bupe G. Mwanza, Charles Mbohwa
Chapter 6. Policy Makers Responsibilities
Abstract
This chapter summarizes the key drivers for managing PSWs from the economic, environmental and social perspectives. Drivers such as economic incentives, household education, personal behavior, environmental awareness, climate change and global warming are discussed. The chapter indicates that producer and consumer responsibility are key drivers in managing wastes. Identification of the drivers is not enough to manage waste from the managers, engineers and policy makers’ perspective. Therefore, an integrated PSWs management system that integrates the drivers and technologies is proposed. The system provides a platform for managers, engineers and policy makers to understand how the drivers and technologies can be affected at household, community and institutional levels.
Bupe G. Mwanza, Charles Mbohwa
Chapter 7. Findings and Contributions to Sustainable Plastic Solid Waste Management
Abstract
Sustainable management of PSWs is a challenge faced by developing economies. To this end, the book focused on various aspects that contribute to the sustainable management of PSWs in developing economies while using the success stories of developed economies.
Bupe G. Mwanza, Charles Mbohwa
Metadaten
Titel
Sustainable Technologies and Drivers for Managing Plastic Solid Waste in Developing Economies
verfasst von
Bupe G. Mwanza
Prof. Charles Mbohwa
Copyright-Jahr
2022
Electronic ISBN
978-3-030-88644-8
Print ISBN
978-3-030-88643-1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88644-8

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