Plastics and the Environment

This multi-authored book - from some of the leading researchers and practitioners on this topic - is a distinctive look at how to maximize profitability through environmental compliance in the plastics supply chain, a topic of great and ever-growing interest in the industry. This distinguished assembly of authors from across the global - and from both industry and academia - provides the reader with a distinctive perspective into this topic. Plastics and the Environment provides...
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This multi-authored book - from some of the leading researchers and practitioners on this topic - is a distinctive look at how to maximize profitability through environmental compliance in the plastics supply chain, a topic of great and ever-growing interest in the industry. This distinguished assembly of authors from across the global - and from both industry and academia - provides the reader with a distinctive perspective into this topic. Plastics and the Environment provides readers with a look into the environmental issues of plastics products throughout the complete product lifecycle - from material selection to product design to recycling. Topics covered include Plastics Materials and Sustainability, Environmental Design for Plastics Products, Energy Efficiency, Plastics, Recycling and Technology, and Life Cycle Assessment.