Plastic Waste Valorization into New Plastic

Plastic waste has become a global issue that needs to be addressed with efficient technologies. Converting plastic waste into new plastic could be a sustainable waste management approach since it avoids environmental issues caused by plastic waste accumulation and degradation. Promising technologies that can produce high-quality plastic from plastic waste include chemical, biological, and solvent-based recycling. Plastic monomer recovery followed by re-polymerization as well as the direct application of the recycled polymer could be another route for plastic waste valorization. Further, integration of plastic production with petroleum refining can significantly improve operational efficiency and show positive economics by utilizing the byproducts generated from oil processing. However, the economic and environmental assessment of plastic valorization in compliance with government policies and regulatory frameworks needs to be considered. This will offer potential benefits concerning plastic waste reduction, conservation of resources, and promotion of a circular economy.