| Title | An Overview of Plastic Waste Generation and Management in Food Packaging Industries |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 8344 |
| Authors | Ncube, LK; Ude, AU; Ogunmuyiwa, EN; Zulkifli, R; Beas, IN |
| Title | An Overview of Plastic Waste Generation and Management in Food Packaging Industries |
| Year | 2021 |
| Published | Recycling, 6.0, 1 |
| Abstract | Over the years, the world was not paying strict attention to the impact of rapid growth in plastic use. This has led to unprecedented amounts of mixed types of plastic waste entering the environment unmanaged. Packaging plastics account for half of the global total plastic waste. This paper seeks to give an overview of the use, disposal, and regulation of food packaging plastics. Demand for food packaging is on the rise as a result of increasing global demand for food due to population growth. Most of the food packaging are used on-the-go and are single use plastics that are disposed of within a short space of time. The bulk of this plastic waste has found its way into the environment contaminating land, water and the food chain. The food industry is encouraged to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging materials. A wholistic approach to waste management will need to involve all stakeholders working to achieve a circular economy. A robust approach to prevent pollution today rather than handling the waste in the future should be adopted especially in Africa where there is high population growth. |
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