Plastic Waste Management in India: Challenges, Opportunities, and Roadmap for Circular Economy
Sustainability
; 14(8):4425, 2022.
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in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1810132
ABSTRACT
Plastic waste (PW) is one of the most rapid-growing waste streams in municipal solid waste all over the world. India has become a global player in the plastic value chain. Despite low consumption, domestic generation and imports create a significant burden on the overall waste management system, which requires in-depth understanding of the scenario and pathways that can mitigate the crisis. Although Indian researchers have widely researched technology-related issues in academic papers, a substantial knowledge gap exists in understanding the problem’s depth and possible solutions. This review article focuses on current plastic production, consumption, and waste generation in India. This review article mainly analyzes data and information regarding Indian PW management and highlights some critical issues such as reverse supply chain, effective PW management, source-specific recovery, and PW rules in India. Comprehensively, this review will help to identify implementable strategies for policymakers and research opportunities for future researchers in holistic PW management and recycling in India, focusing on the circular economy and sustainable development goals.
Environmental Studies; circular plastic economy; resource efficiency; extended producer responsibility; literature review; India; Plastic debris; Polyvinyl chloride; Recycling; Polyethylene terephthalate; Solid waste management; Waste management; Scientific papers; Imports; Municipal solid waste; High density polyethylenes; Sustainable development; Municipal waste management; Consumption; Reviews; Supply chains; Household wastes; COVID-19
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English
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Sustainability
Year:
2022
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