plastic is a useful material, unlike it`s usage we have several drawbacks, to reduce this we need to recycle the plastic.

1. PLASTICRECYCLING
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
MTECH (CAD/CAM)
Manufacturing of Plastic Products
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2. TABLEOF CONTENT
1. What is Plastic Recycling ?
2. Identification of Polymer. (Resin)
3. How to recycle the Recyclable Plastics?
4. Management of Recyclable Plastics.
5. Advantages of recycling.
6. Problems existing in recycling& Eradicative methods.
7. Literature review.
8. References.

3. WHAT IS PLASTIC RECYCLING ?
DOI:10.3390/polym13193242
Process of Plastic Recycling Process
Collection: Plastic waste is collected from various sources, such as
households, businesses, and industries.
Sorting: The collected plastic is sorted based on its type and color.
This step is crucial because different types of plastic require
different recycling processes.
Cleaning: The sorted plastic is cleaned to remove any
contaminants, such as dirt, labels, or residue.
Shredding: The cleaned plastic is shredded into small pieces or
flakes. This increases the surface area of the plastic, making it
easier to process.
Melting: The shredded plastic is melted down and formed into
pellets, which can be used as raw material for manufacturing new
plastic products.
Manufacturing: The recycled plastic pellets are used to
manufacture a wide range of products, including plastic bottles,
containers, bags, and packaging materials.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF POLYMER

5. MANAGEMENT OF RECYCLABLE PLASTICS.
https://youtu.be/I_fUpP-hq3A?feature=shared

6. HOW TO RECYCLE THE RECYCLABLE PLASTICS?
DOI:10.1007/978-94-011-5125-2_14

7. ADVANTAGES OF RECYCLING.
Reduction of Landfill Waste
Less Pollution
Energy Savings
Support for Sustainable Practices
Extended Lifecycle of Plastics
Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Job Creation and Economic Benefits
Promotion of a Circular Economy
Conservation of Resources

8. PROBLEMS EXISTING IN RECYCLING & ERADICATIVE METHODS.
PROBLEMS ERADICATIVE METHODS
Contamination Improved Collection Systems
Lack of Infrastructure Advanced Sorting Technologies
Complexity and Diversity Standardization of Plastics
Economic Viability
Consumer Education and Awareness
Limited Markets Investment in Recycling Infrastructure
Single-Use Plastics Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Environmental Impact Regulatory Measures
doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09028

9. PROBLEMS EXISTING IN RECYCLING&ERADICATIVE METHODS.
PAPER 1 : Managing Plastic Waste Sorting, Recycling, Disposal, and
Product Redesign
• Highlight the role of policy and regulation in promoting plastic
recycling, and discuss potential policy interventions that could
enhance recycling rates and sustainability.
• The complexity of plastic waste streams, the lack of standardized
recycling processes, and the economic viability of recycling
operations.
• By continuing to innovate, collaborate, and invest in recycling
infrastructure, we can create a more sustainable future for generations
to come.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c05013

10. PROBLEMS EXISTING IN RECYCLING&ERADICATIVE METHODS.
PAPER 2 :Plastics recycling ;challenges and opportunities
• Advances in technology have led to the development of innovative
recycling processes that can handle a wider range of plastics. These
technologies, such as chemical recycling and pyrolysis, show promise
in increasing the recyclability of plastics and reducing waste.
• Investment in recycling infrastructure, research into new recycling
technologies, and collaboration between stakeholders across the
plastics value chain.
• Looking ahead, it is clear that a holistic approach is needed to
address the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities in
plastics recycling.
doi: 10.1098/rstb.2008.0311

11. PROBLEMS EXISTING IN RECYCLING&ERADICATIVE METHODS.
PAPER 3 :Plastic recycling and their use as raw material for the
synthesis of carbonaceous materials
• Feasibility of using recycled plastics as a raw material for the
synthesis of carbonaceous materials.
• It also reduces the reliance on fossil fuels for the production of
carbonaceous materials, leading to a decrease in greenhouse gas
emissions and environmental impact.
• By addressing the challenges and advancing research in this field, we
can unlock the full potential of recycled plastics as a valuable
resource for the synthesis of high-performance carbonaceous materials.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09028

12. Paper Results

14. S
No
PAPER TITLE AUTHOR Year Summary DOE
1.
Managing Plastic Waste
Sorting, Recycling, Disposal,
and Product Redesign
Jean-Paul
Lange 2021
Plastic sorting,recycling,
energy ,biodegradation ,
design for recycling.
https://doi.org
/10.1021/acssu
schemeng.1c05
013
2.
Plastics recycling: challenges
and opportunities
Jefferson
Hopewell,Robert
Dvorak,and Edwa
rd Kosior.
2009
Recycling is one of the most
important actions currently
available to reduce these
impacts and represents one
of the most dynamic areas in
the plastics industry today.
doi: 10.1098/rs
tb.2008.0311
LITERATURE REVIEW.

15. S
No
PAPER TITLE AUTHOR Year Summary DOE
3.
Plastic recycling and their use
as raw material for the
synthesis of carbonaceous
materials
Rodrigo
A. Muñoz
Meneses a b, G
erardo Cabrera
-Papamija
2022
Circular economy (CE)
Waste plastics
Waste recovery
Nanocarbons
https://doi.or
g/10.1016/j.h
eliyon.2022.e
09028
4.
Use of recycled plastics in
wood plastic composites
Saeed Kazemi
Najafi
2013
Thermoplastics
Reutilizing the post-
consumed polymeric
materials
https://doi.or
g/10.1016/j.w
asman.2013.0
5.017
5.
Advances in chemical recycling of
post-consumer polyethylene
terephthalate waste
Surya Prakash
Gautam,
Bhuvnesh
Bharti.
2020
Hydrolyisis
Glycolysis
Amynolisis
Chemical recycling
doi: 10.1039/
d1ma01112j
LITERATURE REVIEW.

16. References
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Authors: Hopewell, J., et al.
Journal: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B
Year: 2009
DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2008.0311
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Year: 2011
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Title: "Plastic waste: environmental effects and
challenges for recycling"
Authors: Al-Salem, S.M., et al.
Journal: Journal of King Saud University -
Engineering Sciences
Year: 2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.jksues.2017.05.011
Title: "Plastic waste: resource recovery and
recycling"
Authors: Andrady, A.L.
Journal: Plastics Engineering
Year: 2003
DOI: 10.1002/pen.10061