2014
DOI: 10.1007/698_2014_279
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Polystyrene Wastes: Threat or Opportunity?

Abstract: The recycling of polystyrene (PS) wastes could be considered even economically feasible if, apart from the intrinsic environmental benefits, the wastes are transformed into high-added value products with enhanced properties. In this work, the development of an integral recycling process for polystyrene wastes by means of a new and cost-effective alternative to traditional plastic recycling techniques has been proposed. The methodology consists of the selective dissolution of the plastic wastes with suitable na… Show more

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“…On the other hand, increasing amounts of wastes are accumulated in landfills, which could lead to higher emissions of greenhouse gases (Jeswani et al, 2013) together with the disposal of high economic value materials (Gutiérrez et al, 2015). European authorities are focused on the design of new wastes management strategies in order to prevent greenhouse emissions, reduce environmental impacts and take advantage of wastes, mostly from plastic residues due to their potential value (Da Cruz et al, 2014;Ferrão et al, 2014).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the other hand, increasing amounts of wastes are accumulated in landfills, which could lead to higher emissions of greenhouse gases (Jeswani et al, 2013) together with the disposal of high economic value materials (Gutiérrez et al, 2015). European authorities are focused on the design of new wastes management strategies in order to prevent greenhouse emissions, reduce environmental impacts and take advantage of wastes, mostly from plastic residues due to their potential value (Da Cruz et al, 2014;Ferrão et al, 2014).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%