Plastic Bottles by Vats, Tanvi; Sharma, Shubhanshi;

Processing, Recycling, Regulations and Alternatives

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Product details:

Edition number 1
Publisher CRC Press
Date of Publication 10 February 2025

ISBN 9781032890845
Binding Hardback
No. of pages106 pages
Size 216x138 mm
Weight 360 g
Language English
Illustrations 11 Illustrations, black & white; 11 Line drawings, black & white; 5 Tables, black & white

Short description:

Plastic Bottles: Processing, Recycling, Regulations and Alternatives, explores the lifecycle of plastic bottles, from creation to disposal, offering a comprehensive and accessible look at bottle packaging.

Long description:

Plastic Bottles: Processing, Recycling, Regulations and Alternatives explores the lifecycle of plastic bottles, from creation to disposal, offering a comprehensive and accessible look at bottle packaging. The book is divided into five parts as follows

Part 1: The History of Plastic Bottles

Traces the development and integration of plastic bottles into daily life.

Covers materials used, labeling, and manufacturing processes in the industry.

Part 2: Environmental Impact

Examines the limitations of plastic bottles and their environmental consequences.

Discusses challenges in recycling and showcases case studies.

Highlights advanced recycling technologies and techniques.

Part 3: Biopolymers as an Alternative

Introduces biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic.

Explores types of biopolymers suitable for bottle production.

Discusses potential benefits and challenges of biopolymer adoption.

Part 4: Regulations and Policies

Focuses on global regulatory frameworks for plastic and biopolymer use.

Covers Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its role in waste management.

Part 5: Future of Bottle Packaging

Looks ahead at developments in sustainable packaging solutions.

Discusses innovations in recycling and emerging research trends.

Target Audience

? Accessible to students, academics, and industry professionals from both scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.

? Concise and easy-to-read, making it suitable for a wide ranging audience.

This book provides a thorough yet compact overview of the plastic and biopolymer bottle packaging industry, offering valuable insights for both academia and industry.