Polymer Waste - Biopolymers & Bioplastics

Solid Waste Management of Polymers

The controlled combustion of polymers produces heat energy. The heat energy produced by the burning plastic municipal waste not only can be converted to electrical energy but also helps burn the wet trash that is present. Paper also produces heat when burned, but not as much as do plastics. On the other hand, glass, aluminium and other metals do not release any energy when burned. The disposal of polymer solid waste by means other than landfilling is necessary.

• Recycling of plastic waste by density separation
• Polymers in plastic industry
• Growth opportunities in shifting polymers markets
• Industry profitability for investments on polymers
• Identify most cost-effective raw materials to use
• Polymers in textile marketing