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A Life Cycle Assessment of Mechanical and Feedstock Recycling Options for Management of Plastic Packaging Wastes.

Authors :
Perugini, Floriana
Mastellone, Maria Laura
Arena, Umberto
Source :
Environmental Progress; Jul2005, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p137-154, 18p, 8 Diagrams, 5 Charts, 9 Graphs
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Investigates the overall environmental performances of mechanical recycling of plastic containers in Italy. Environmental burdens of plastic waste management options; Comparison of the system with conventional options of landfilling or incineration, feedstock recycling, low-temperature fluidized bed pyrolysis and high-pressure hydrogenation; Environmental performance of plastic waste management schemes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02784491
Volume :
24
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Environmental Progress
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17747119
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.10078