Optimal approaches to plastic waste management

Abstract

The current state of plastic waste is critical due to its detrimental effects on ecosystems and life. Increasing numbers necessitate treatment to mitigate the pervasive negative effects. This research describes various alternatives to plastic refuse management by reviewing the relevant literature. Consider that there are a variety of procedures for managing plastic waste. The 3R principle (Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle) was implemented in the management of plastic say no. At present, recycling serves as a viable alternative for managing the escalating volume of plastic waste, whereas reuse and reduction are anticipated to result in a decrease in plastic waste. Plastic materials and products of the thermoplastic variety, which can be remelted at a predetermined temperature to form additional products, are amenable to waste plastic. PET (polyethene terephthalate), HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene), and PP (Polypropylene) are all recyclable plastics. Plastic waste is recycled via a chemical process known as thermal cracking or pyrolysis. Plastics that undergo pyrolysis are capable of being converted into combustible oil. This approach simultaneously resolves two challenges: the management of plastic refuse processing and the satisfaction of energy demands that are progressively diminishing.