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Discarded plastic wares
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING
PLASTIC WASTE RECYCLING
Undoubtedly, the challenges in plastic waste
recycling initiatives are inevitable. Discussed here
are several key points to morph challenges into
opportunities for improvement.
1) Promoting cleaner productions and usage of
recycled plastics
Recycling of plastic wastes into new products
can contribute to less landfilled wastes. Plastics
also contain high energy content that can be
converted to electricity, synthetic gas, fuels as
well as other products of chemistry. The strategies
are to design and implement effective recycling
programme by identifying goals, characterising
recyclable the quantity, composition as well as
the accessibility of plastic wastes locally, assess
and generate political support, assess markets
and market development strategies for recyclable
plastics, assess and select the best technology
for collection and processing, addressing legal
issues, and finally implementing the programme.
2) Creating more jobs opportunities
The production of more sustainable plastic
products with greater incentives by the
Government can generate new businesses that
contribute to more job opportunities for locals
and thus contribute economically. By putting in
place stronger incentives such as tax incentives,
rebates, grants and loans for local companies and
organisations will increase their commitment in
producing more sustainable products and create
more job opportunities.
52 VOL 82 APRIL-JUNE 2020