arrow
Return

Biodegradable plastics: a solution or a challenge?

delete2003-02-01
delete119
PRE
AI
X
Xingyu Ren *
DOI:10.1016/S0959-6526(02)00020-3delete
deleteOriginal
deleteOriginal request for help
deleteShare
deleteSave
Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
Though developed as a solution for the waste problem, biodegradable plastics create new challenges on waste management wit h respect to policies and laws, waste management technologies and application of market-based instruments. A holistic view and integrated approach are necessary to address the implication of each component of this picture on others and on the whole. In an effort to tackle the challenges, the paper makes an in-depth analysis of the waste management system with biodegradable plastics as an element, emphasizing on regulatory and economic aspects. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords:
biodegradable plastics
waste management
environmental management and policies
AI Summary

AI Summary

Key information extracted from the uploaded paper, including a brief overview, abstract, background, key highlights, visual analysis, and future outlook.

Journal

Journal of Cleaner Production cover
Journal of Cleaner Production
IF:
10
Papers:
4.6W
Citations:
36.8W

Organization

No organization information available