The Waste Management of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Plastic Waste: A Review
24 Citations•2021•
N. Thachnatharen, S. Shahabuddin, N. Sridewi
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
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Abstract
This paper reviews on the current techniques used for the management of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic waste. The increasing amount of PET wastes and growing environmental concern had placed emphasis on various recycling methods such as chemical and mechanical recycling of PET waste. The focus of this review is on the various mechanical and chemical recycling methods for PET wastes. The conclusion with suggestion to the involved authority on the proper PET waste management to avoid pollution to the environment have been presented in last section.