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1 online resource (x, 207 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover image; Title page; Table of Contents; Copyright; Foreword; PART I: MIXED PLASTICS RECYCLING-CHARACTERIZATION, COLLECTION, COSTS, MARKETS; Introduction to Mixed Plastics Recycling-Characterization, Collection, Costs, Markets; Acknowledgments; Summary; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 National Production and Recycling Levels of Plastics; 1.2 Plastics in Municipal Solid Waste; 1.3 Mixed Plastics in Post-Consumer Recycling; Chapter 2: Characterization, Generation and Collection of Plastics; 2.1 Field Assessment of Plastic Types in Municipal Solid Waste; 2.2 Mixed Plastics in Recycling Programs |
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2.3 Per Capita Generation2.4 Commercial and Food Sector Sources of Waste Plastic; 2.5 Post-Consumer Plastic Weights; 2.6 Summary; Chapter 3: Plastics Recycling Programs; 3.1 Curbside Collection of Plastics in Illinois; 3.2 Film/Rigid Plastics Recycling; Chapter 4: Recycling Costs; 4.1 Recycling Program Variables; 4.2 Recycling Costs; 4.3 Collection Times; 4.4 Recycling Truck Costs and Truck Collection Methods for Plastics; 4.5 Process Cost; 4.6 Cost Estimate Computer Programs; Chapter 5: Markets and Packaging Changes for Recycled Plastics; 5.1 Recycled Resin Demand |
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5.2 Packaging Changes to Increase Recycle Rates5.3 Markets in Primary Recycling; 5.4 Markets in Secondary Recycling; PART II: RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY; Introduction to Recycling Technology; Acknowledgments; Summary; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Plastics in Municipal Solid Waste; 1.2 Plastic Resin Production and Product Manufacture; Chapter 2: Manufacture of Plastic Lumber Using Mixed Plastics; 2.1 Plastic Wood Producers; 2.2 Plastic Wood Production; 2.3 General Guidelines for Plastic Lumber Manufacturing; 2.4 Products From Mixed Plastic Lumber; 2.6 Wood Fiber -- Resin Composite Lumber |
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2.7 Future of Mixed Plastic LumberChapter 3: Emerging Methods for Processing and Separation of Plastics; 3.1 Optical Color Sorting of Glass and PET Containers; 3.2 Separation of PVC Bottles from Other Plastic Containers; 3.3 Separation of HDPE Base Cups from PET Beverage Bottles; 3.4 Separation Using Selective Dissolution; 3.5 Separation Using Soluble Acrylic Polymers; 3.6 Initial Activities in Polyurethane Recycling; 3.7 Initial Activities in Automotive Plastics Recycling; 3.8 Sources of Plastic Recycling information and Plastic Recycling Systems |
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Chapter 4: Buyers and Specifications for Waste Plastics4.1 Buyers of Waste Plastic; 4.2 Specifications for Waste Plastic; Appendix A: Recycling Vehicle Equipment Manufacturers; Appendix B: Glossary; References; Appendix A: Plastic Scrap Handlers and Brokers; Appendix B: Sources of Information on Plastics Recycling; Appendix C: Manufacturers of Plastic Recycling Equipment; Appendix D: Glossary; References |
| Summary |
This book presents an overview of mixed plastics recycling technology. In addition, it characterizes mixed plastics wastes, and describes collection methods, costs and markets for reprocessed plastics products |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
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English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Plastics industry and trade -- United States
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Plastic scrap -- Recycling -- United States
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- Waste Management.
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Plastic scrap -- Recycling
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Plastics industry and trade
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Residuos solidos.
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Brenniman, Gary R.
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Hallenbeck, William H.
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| LC no. |
91044920 |
| ISBN |
9780815518389 |
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0815518382 |
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1591241294 |
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9781591241294 |
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1282011278 |
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9781282011274 |
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