| Title |
Assessment of Utilizing Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste from the Packaging Sector in Architectural Design-Case Study for Experimental Building Material |
| ID_Doc |
21775 |
| Authors |
Cudzik, J; Kropisz, K |
| Title |
Assessment of Utilizing Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste from the Packaging Sector in Architectural Design-Case Study for Experimental Building Material |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
Sustainability, 16.0, 14 |
| DOI |
10.3390/su16146133 |
| Abstract |
The environmental impact of plastic waste has become a significant concern worldwide, prompting innovative approaches to address sustainability challenges, particularly within architectural design. This research paper delves into assessing the environmental impact and sustainability implications of using hard-to-recycle plastic packaging waste in architectural design practices. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, challenges, and potential benefits of repurposing hard-to-recycle plastic packaging waste as building materials in an architectural context. The paper presents a compelling case study showcasing innovative architectural projects that have successfully integrated hard-to-recycle plastic waste. It offers recommendations for future research directions and policy interventions to promote the adoption of hard-to-recycle plastics in environmentally conscious architecture, thereby advancing sustainability goals and fostering a circular economy paradigm within the construction industry. The research paper also highlights a specific experiment conducted using hard-to-recycle plastic waste, illustrating the potential for creative solutions in sustainable architectural design. This study provides valuable insights into the environmental impact and feasibility of repurposing hard-to-recycle plastics as building materials, contributing to ongoing efforts to address sustainability challenges. |
| Author Keywords |
circular economy; plastic waste management; sustainable architecture; hard-to-recycle plastics; sustainable construction; plastic packaging waste |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001277343000001 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/14/6133/pdf?version=1721289428
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