Plastic Bottles
eBook - ePub

Plastic Bottles

Processing, Recycling, Regulations and Alternatives

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eBook - ePub

Plastic Bottles

Processing, Recycling, Regulations and Alternatives

About this book

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.

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Yes, you can access Plastic Bottles by Tanvi Vats,Shubhanshi Sharma in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Environmental Science. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Author Biography
  8. 1 Plastic Bottles: A Necessary Evil?
  9. 2 Plastic Bottles and the Planet
  10. 3 Biopolymers: An Emerging Alternative
  11. 4 Regulatory Framework and Policies
  12. 5 Future Scope and Possibilities
  13. Reference
  14. Index