Plastic Circularity: Data Development, Flow Analysis, and Value Chain Coordination presents a comprehensive framework for tackling the challenge of plastic waste through a circular economy approach. The book explores innovative methodologies for modeling plastic material flows, evaluating sustainability metrics and enhancing stakeholder participation across the value chain. This essential resource covers critical topics such as lifecycle impact assessments, data building, and stakeholder dynamics, providing actionable insights for transitioning to tighter circularity loops.
By offering practical tools and case studies, the comprehensive resource empowers decision-makers to enhance recycling systems and promote sustainable practices, contributing to a more environmentally responsible plastic economy.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Plastics economy and the value chain - p. 11 3. Chapter 3. Plastic waste and the waste management hierarchy - p. 29 4. Chapter 4. Impact and sustainability of plastic - p. 45 5. Chapter 5. Data building in the plastics value chain - p. 59 6. Chapter 6. Modelling of plastic material flows for sustainable decision-making - p. 71 7. Chapter 7. Participation and dynamics of stakeholders in the value chain - p. 85 8. Chapter 8. Progress toward plastic circularity - p. 105 9. Chapter 9. Transition towards a world-class system for plastics circularity: Performance and maturity assessment - p. 119 10. Chapter 10. Case studies on country transition to a circular plastic economy - p. 137 11. Chapter 11. Conclusion - p. 159 12. Index - p. 163
Plastic Circularity: Data Development, Flow Analysis, and Value Chain Coordination presents a comprehensive framework for tackling the challenge of plastic waste through a circular economy approach. The book explores innovative methodologies for modeling plastic material flows, evaluating sustainability metrics and enhancing stakeholder participation across the value chain. This essential resource covers critical topics such as lifecycle impact assessments, data building, and stakeholder dynamics, providing actionable insights for transitioning to tighter circularity loops.
By offering practical tools and case studies, the comprehensive resource empowers decision-makers to enhance recycling systems and promote sustainable practices, contributing to a more environmentally responsible plastic economy.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Plastics economy and the value chain - p. 11 3. Chapter 3. Plastic waste and the waste management hierarchy - p. 29 4. Chapter 4. Impact and sustainability of plastic - p. 45 5. Chapter 5. Data building in the plastics value chain - p. 59 6. Chapter 6. Modelling of plastic material flows for sustainable decision-making - p. 71 7. Chapter 7. Participation and dynamics of stakeholders in the value chain - p. 85 8. Chapter 8. Progress toward plastic circularity - p. 105 9. Chapter 9. Transition towards a world-class system for plastics circularity: Performance and maturity assessment - p. 119 10. Chapter 10. Case studies on country transition to a circular plastic economy - p. 137 11. Chapter 11. Conclusion - p. 159 12. Index - p. 163
