Flexible packaging plastic waste-environmental implications, management solutions, and the way forward

被引：40

作者：

Ahamed, Ashiq ^{[1
,2
]}

Veksha, Andrei ^{[1
]}

Giannis, Apostolos ^{[3
]}

Lisak, Grzegorz ^{[1
,4
]}

机构：

[1] Nanyang Technol Univ, Residues & Resource Reclamat Ctr, Nanyang Environm & Water Res Inst, 1 Cleantech Loop,CleanTech One, Singapore 637141, Singapore

[2] Abo Akad Univ, Lab Mol Sci & Engn, Johan Gadolin Proc Chem Ctr, FI-20500 Turku, Finland

[3] Tech Univ Crete, Sch Environm Engn, Univ Campus, Khania 73100, Greece

[4] Nanyang Technol Univ, Sch Civil & Environm Engn, Singapore 639798, Singapore

来源：

CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | 2021年 / 32卷

关键词：

MICROPLASTICS; POLLUTION; SOIL;

D O I：

10.1016/j.coche.2021.100684

中图分类号：

Q81 [生物工程学（生物技术）]; Q93 [微生物学];

学科分类号：

071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;

摘要：

Flexible packaging plastic waste (FPPW) is an omnipresent waste stream that includes plastic films, bags, flexible food packaging (including mono-layered and multi-layered) and other single-use flexible plastics. Enormous amounts of FPPW continue to flow into the natural environment annually. In this study, the entry routes, fate, exposure and hazardous effects of mismanaged FPPW in various environmental compartments are reviewed, and the research gaps for the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are highlighted. Further, the prominent technological solutions to treat the FPPW are assessed. Finally, holistic approaches are discussed regarding circularity and upcycling of FPPW into useful materials, decarbonisation of the FPPW supply chain, substitution by bio-based and biodegradable plastics, and reduction of demand, in order to mitigate the environmental impacts.

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