reviewPolymersMar 26, 2025GOLD OA

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

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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…

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Keywords
  • Plastic waste
  • Durability
  • Filler (materials)
  • Waste management
  • Renewable resource
  • Materials science
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Renewable energy
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