Description
This book gives a broader framework of plastic pollution, which is a significant issue worldwide. The book emphasizes the primary (plastic waste discharged from the direct source) and secondary pollutants (plastic trash which is disposed of on land and converted to micro and nano plastics in ocean). In addition to this, the volume also addresses the issues of plastic pollution by managing plastic waste in a circular closed loop. The book is divided into three parts: (1) generation and assessment of plastic waste, (2) impact assessment of plastics due to improper management and disposal, (3) sustainable management of plastic waste and converting them into resource.
Table of Contents
Plastic Utilization in the Modern Era: The 21st Century.- Micro- and Nano-Plastics (MNPs) in the Environment: Addressing the Sampling and Identification Issues.- Advancing Sustainability in Construction: Integrating Recycled Plastic Waste into Green Concrete.- Plastic pollution disrupting the aquatic ecosystem.- Development of a standardized plastic footprint measurement tool for combating marine plastic pollution.- Nanobiotechnology for Reducing Plastic Footprint and Combatting Micro and Nano-Plastic Pollution.- Assessing Effects and Impacts associated with Macro-Micro Plastics in Waterbodies.- Assessing Different Tools Employed in Auto Segregation of Plastic Waste.
