Establishing Sustainable PET Plastic Recycling in Sri Lanka
Foundation, The Asia | June 2020
Abstract
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics continue to contribute to environmental degradation across Sri Lanka. Fortunately, PET plastics are unique in that they can be recycled multiple times and reused to form fabrics, fibers, and other synthetic products. However, unsustainable systems and behaviors regarding the disposal of waste plastics result in PET plastics ending up in sensitive environments such as the ocean, coastlines, and wetlands. Incinerating household waste is common practice in Sri Lanka and the frequent burning of plastics leads to the emission of toxins that significantly affect air quality.
Citation
Foundation, The Asia. 2020. Establishing Sustainable PET Plastic Recycling in Sri Lanka. © The Asia Foundation. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/12216.Keywords
Environment
Wastewater
Wastewater Treatment
Water
Water Treatment
Environmental Regulation
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environment and Pollution Prevention
Contaminated Water
Groundwater Protection
Industrial Wastewater
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Collection
Water Pollution Control
Pollution Indexes
Pollution Control
Waste Disposal
Waste recycling
Environmental Health Water
Sanitation services wastes
Industrial Pollution
Recycling
Water
Pollution
Environmental compliances costs
Ecological risk assessment
Environmental impact evaluation
Prevention of pollution
Local government and environmental policy
Liability for water pollution damages
Pollution control industry
Industrial waste
Domestic wastewater
Plastic
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