[HTML][HTML] An overview of biodegradable packaging in food industry

S Shaikh, M Yaqoob, P Aggarwal - Current Research in Food Science, 2021 - Elsevier
For many years, conventional plastics are manufactured and used for packaging
applications in different sectors. As the food industries are increasing, the demand for …

Challenges of plastic waste generation and management in sub-Saharan Africa: A review

OO Ayeleru, S Dlova, OJ Akinribide, F Ntuli… - Waste Management, 2020 - Elsevier
Recently, the issues of land-based plastics and their associated challenges in the marine
world have been widely publicised in the media and scientific literature. Thus far, despite …

Plastic waste management in India: Challenges, opportunities, and roadmap for circular economy

R Hossain, MT Islam, R Shanker, D Khan, KES Locock… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plastic waste (PW) is one of the most rapid-growing waste streams in municipal solid waste
all over the world. India has become a global player in the plastic value chain. Despite low …

A review of plastic waste management in India–challenges and opportunities

A Rafey, FZ Siddiqui - International Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Plastic waste generation in India was around 9.4 million tonnes. year− 1 in 2019 as
compared to the global generation rate of more than 380 million tonnes. year− 1 in 2019 …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling of waste HDPE and PP plastic in preparation of plastic brick and its mechanical properties

P Kulkarni, V Ravekar, PR Rao, S Waigokar… - Cleaner Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Brick is a primary building material that is often utilized in the construction of masonry.
Conventionally, brick is made up of dried clay and recently many studies have focused on …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of polypropylene plastic on concrete properties as a partial replacement of stone and brick aggregate

MJ Islam, M Shahjalal - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The application of waste materials in concrete is getting more popular in the concrete
industries as it can reduce the associated costs and environmental impacts. The present …

Environmental prevalence, fate, impacts, and mitigation of microplastics—A critical review on present understanding and future research scope

S Patil, A Bafana, PK Naoghare… - … Science and Pollution …, 2021 - Springer
Microplastics are considered to be ubiquitous and widespread emerging contaminants.
They are persistent in the nature and pose considerable harm to the environment. Their …

Efficient removal of arsenic using plastic waste char: Prevailing mechanism and sorption performance

E Singh, A Kumar, A Khapre, P Saikia… - Journal of Water …, 2020 - Elsevier
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of low-cost plastic char synthesized from
pyrolysis of waste Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and …

Conceptualizing reverse logistics to plastics recycling system

W Tesfaye, D Kitaw - Social Responsibility Journal, 2021 - emerald.com
Purpose Plastics waste management is a critical agenda for the global community.
Recycling is the most important strategy option for recovering plastics wastes. This study …

Carbon material as a sustainable alternative towards boosting properties of urban soil and foster plant growth

A Kumar, E Singh, L Singh, S Kumar… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Addition of carbon-based byproducts in urban soil is gaining popularity as a plant growth
stimulator, soil quality enhancer and fostering green land vegetation. A 60-day trial …