Plastic
Plastic goods and packaging and the inevitable plastic waste resulting from them are found all over the world. Plastic is a relatively cheap, durable and versatile material. However, as waste it constitutes a sizeable percentage of the litter we see every day by the roadside and in public places. It is also non-biodegradable; presents risks to human health and the environment; and some types are difficult to re-use and/or recycle.
Under this theme you can find information on:
- the properties of different plastics
- plastic waste recovery and recycling
- literature related to plastics and plastic recovery and recycling
- other useful links
Fact sheet Plastic -
This fact sheet is a direct copy from the Information Sheet from the Warmer Bulletin published by Residua. For more information you can visit:www.residua.com.
The document can be downloaded as pdf at the end of the article.
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Small-scale recycling of plastics -
The subject of this book is how to create employment by recycling plastic. Although published in 1984 it is still valid and useful.
Originally published by Intermediate Technology Publications, 1984
Read more or download Pla-vogler_ebook.pdf (962 kB)
Plastic Waste 14 messages.
Various fora concerning Plastic Wastes.
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- UNIDO, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2001 - 2005)
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WASTE is contracted as the leading technical partner in creating a recycling processing centre for paper and plastic in Dar es Salaam. The Centre, has opened its doors in December 2003, focuses on adding value and increasing marketing options for paper and plastics collected by the informal and semi-formal MSEs and CBOs who collect waste and recyclables in Dar es Salaam neighbourhoods.
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- Plastic Waste - Options for small-scale resource recovery
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Urban Waste Series 2 - This document describes how mixed plastic waste is reprocessed by informal small-scale enterprises and converted into end products for direct resale or use in formal industries. It provides some initial guidelines for the successful development of plastic waste recovery and reprocessing enterprises.
Read more or download UW2 PLASTIC ebook.pdf (830 kB)
- Plastic Recycling in Bangalore - India
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This report reflects the results of a case-study research in Bangalore, India. It offers the reader a picture of the role the various stakeholders play in urban waste management with an emphasis on the importance of small and micro-enterprises and community involvement.
Read more or download CS-pla ind_ebook.pdf (718 kB)
- Plastic Reprocessing Pilot Project Bangalore
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Needs Assessment - Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Dimension
Case Study Report
Read more or download CS_pla needs.pdf (201 kB)
Plastics and Rubber - Rapra Technology Limited, Consultants for the Rubber and Plastics Industry -
Resource of information on plastics and rubber.
Http://www.rapra.net/
- The American Plastics Council
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Http://www.plastics.org
- Waste Watch UK - Plastic recycling
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Plastics recycling information sheet, regularly updated
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