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Rapra releases new publications. (Plastics).


The www.RecyclingToday.com online store is now offering two publications on plastics recycling recycling, the process of recovering and reusing waste products—from household use, manufacturing, agriculture, and business—and thereby reducing their burden on the environment.  published by a European trade association.

"Plastic Waste-Feedstock Recycling, Chemical Recycling and Incineration incineration

the act of burning to ashes.
," examines conversion of plastic waste into energy and useful chemicals.

The $124 report reviews waste management options and treatment methods for mixed plastics and PVC-rich plastics. The report emphasizes technologies currently being used or assessed for use on a commercial scale, comparing cycle assessment and environmental impact.

Dr. Arnold Tukker, a trained chemist (jargon) chemist - (Cambridge) Someone who wastes computer time on number crunching when you'd far rather the computer were working out anagrams of your name or printing Snoopy calendars or running life patterns. May or may not refer to someone who actually studies chemistry.  and manager at a Dutch center for Applied Scientific Research, authored the report.

"Handbook
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 of Plastics Recycling," retailing for $150, describes techniques for recycling post-consumer plastics, focusing on mechanical and chemical recycling and energy recovery.

Francesco La Mantia, professor of properties and processing of polymers at the University of Palermo The University of Palermo (Italian: Università degli Studi di Palermo) is a university located in Palermo, Italy, and founded in 1806. It is organized in 12 Faculties. , Italy, edited the handbook.
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Date:Jan 1, 2003
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