Question

List the strategies for plastic waste management.

Answer 1

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Plastic pollution is generated by the unsustainable use and disposal of plastic products in modern society, threatening economies, ecosystems, and human health. Current clean-up strategies have attempted to mitigate the negative effects of plastic pollution but are unable to compete with increasing quantities of plastic entering the environment. Thus, reducing inputs of plastic to the environment must be prioritized through a global multidisciplinary approach. Mismanaged waste is a major land-based source of plastic pollution that can be reduced through improvements in the life-cycle of plastics, especially in production, consumption, and disposal, through an Integrated Waste Management System. In this review paper, we discuss current practices to improve life cycle and waste management of plastics that can be implemented to reduce health and environmental impacts of plastics and reduce plastics pollution. Ten recommendations for stakeholders to reduce plastic pollution include (1) regulation of production and consumption; (2) eco-design; (3) increasing the demand for recycled plastics; (4) reducing the use of plastics; (5) use of renewable energy for recycling; (6) extended producer responsibility over waste; (7) improvements in waste collection systems; (8) prioritization of recycling; (9) use of bio-based and biodegradable plastics; and (10) improvement in recyclability of e-waste.

Answer 2

The Main waste management strategies are waste minimization, recycling, and reuse, waste prevention, etc.

• The complete management of waste that is from collecting it to the final disposal is included in the waste management process.
• To protect the environment, and to keep healthy life waste management is necessary.
• The main and the first point to keep in mind is that we need to prevent generating more waste.
• Keeping the waste generation count low is a good strategy in waste management.
• Waste materials that can be used again can choose for recycling, this is also a good option for waste management.

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