Reduce, Reuse, and Replace: A Study on Solutions to ...

Reduce, reuse , and replace : A Study on Solutions to Plastic Wastes An Interactive Qualifying Project Submitted to the faculty of Worcester Polytechnic Institute May 5, 2009 By Ningwei Li Dilasha Mahat Seonhee Park Project Advisor: Professor Robert W. Thompson 2 Abstract This project aimed to examine the quantities of plastic wastes discarded and the fate of various plastics in the environment. Our Interactive Qualifying Project was concerned with researching the possible alternatives to plastics , mainly biodegradable plastics that have been claimed to biodegrade and help environment. Moreover, it was also required to evaluate the best methods to deal with our plastic wastes that are environmentally, economically, and energy-wise viable. 3 Acknowledgement We would like to thank a number of people who greatly helped us and shared their knowledge and experiences to complete this project.

10 Background Plastics Definition of Plastics Plastic is a kind of material that is commonly known and used in everyday life. To define plastic at molecular level, plastic is a kind of organic polymer, which

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