Transforming Plastic Waste into Value: A Review of Management Strategies and Innovative Applications in Sustainable Construction
University Ferhat Abbas of Setif · University of Padua · +1 more institution
Abstract
The world is facing the issue of managing a huge amount of plastic waste. To prevent uncontrolled and unproductive disposal, various valorization strategies have been developed. Recycling plastic waste into valuable composites for construction offers a promising pathway toward sustainable waste management. Given that the construction industry is a major consumer of energy and natural resources, it presents a key opportunity for integrating recycled materials. This review examines diverse strategies and applications for plastic waste recycling, with a particular focus on sustainable construction solutions, while also evaluating the advantages and limitations of this approach. Within this context, recycled…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 18.48
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 124
Authors
6Topics & keywords
- Plastic waste
- Durability
- Filler (materials)
- Waste management
- Renewable resource
- Materials science
- Context (archaeology)
- Renewable energy