Abstract
This study reviews the problems in the use and disposal of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and includes the concise background of virgin and recycled PET as well as their possible applications. The current state of knowledge with respect to PET recycling method is presented. Recycling of PET is the most desirable method for waste management, providing an opportunity for reductions in oil usage, carbon dioxide emissions and PET waste requiring disposal because of its non-degradability. Advanced technologies and systems for reducing contamination, mechanical and chemical recycling, and their applications are discussed, and the possibility of diverting the majority of PET waste from landfills or incineration to recycling is suggested.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 1 |
| Journal | Fashion and Textiles |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2014.12.1 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Keywords
- Chemical recycle
- Mechanical recycle
- Polyethylene terephthalate
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