Reflecting on hypertrophic plastic waste: concerns and levers

This paper intends to critically review the concerns and levers of the plastics management sector. Here we emphasise the need for seamless integration between all stages (production, consumption and recycling) of the plastics supply chain and the fundamental role played by the state as a promoter of...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autores: Simone, Cristina, Conti, Marcelo Enrique
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:Brasil
Recursos:Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR)
Repositorio:Revista Tecnologia e Sociedade (Online)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:periodicos.utfpr:article/15858
Acesso em linha:https://periodicos.utfpr.edu.br/rts/article/view/15858
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Ciencias Sociais
Plastics waste.Plastic pollution; Policy coherence; Circular economy
Descrição
Resumo:This paper intends to critically review the concerns and levers of the plastics management sector. Here we emphasise the need for seamless integration between all stages (production, consumption and recycling) of the plastics supply chain and the fundamental role played by the state as a promoter of coherent policies for sustainable development. The connection between pandemia and the current regulatory framework is thoroughly discussed.