Plastic Bottles (Original PDF from Publisher)

By Tanvi Vats, Shubhanshi Sharma

Plastic Bottles: Processing, Recycling, Regulations and Alternatives explores the lifecycle of plastic bottles, from creation to disposal, offering a comprehensive and accessible look at bottle packaging. The book is divided into five parts as follows

• Part 1: The History of Plastic Bottles
• • Traces the development and integration of plastic bottles into daily life.
  • Covers materials used, labeling, and manufacturing processes in the industry.
• Part 2: Environmental Impact
• • Examines the limitations of plastic bottles and their environmental consequences.
  • Discusses challenges in recycling and showcases case studies.
  • Highlights advanced recycling technologies and techniques.
• Part 3: Biopolymers as an Alternative
• • Introduces biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic.
  • Explores types of biopolymers suitable for bottle production.
  • Discusses potential benefits and challenges of biopolymer adoption.
• Part 4: Regulations and Policies
• • Focuses on global regulatory frameworks for plastic and biopolymer use.
  • Covers Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its role in waste management.
• Part 5: Future of Bottle Packaging
• • Looks ahead at developments in sustainable packaging solutions.
  • Discusses innovations in recycling and emerging research trends.

Target Audience

✓ Accessible to students, academics, and industry professionals from both scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.

✓ Concise and easy-to-read, making it suitable for a wide ranging audience.

This book provides a thorough yet compact overview of the plastic and biopolymer bottle packaging industry, offering valuable insights for both academia and industry.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 1st edition (February 10, 2025)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 106 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032890843
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032890845