Sustainability in Chemical Recycling of Polyolefins: A Comprehensive Approach to the Plastics Industry (#968)
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July 17-19, 2024
Published In
"Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0."
Location of Conference
Costa Rica
Authors
Tordecilla-Acevedo, Veronica
Alvarez Monterrosa, Sergio
Cantillo, Ana Susana
Abstract
This research addresses the environmental problems derived from the incorrect disposal of plastics, highlighting the chemical recycling of polyolefins via pyrolysis as a potential alternative. In Colombia, recent policies to regulate the plastics market have created a favorable context for the transition towards sustainable practices. The paper performs a conceptual and literature review, analyzing world leaders in chemical recycling, with the objective of providing a perspective for the implementation of similar practices in Colombia and other emerging countries.