Plastic Bottles

<p><i>Plastic Bottles: Processing Recycling Regulations and Alternatives</i> explores the lifecycle of plastic bottles from creation to disposal offering a comprehensive and accessible look at bottle packaging. The book is divided into five parts as follows</p><ul> <li><b>Part 1: The History of Plastic Bottles</b></li> <ul> <li>Traces the development and integration of plastic bottles into daily life.</li> <li>Covers materials used labeling and manufacturing processes in the industry.</li> </ul> <li><b>Part 2: Environmental Impact</b></li> <ul> <li>Examines the limitations of plastic bottles and their environmental consequences.</li> <li>Discusses challenges in recycling and showcases case studies.</li> <li>Highlights advanced recycling technologies and techniques.</li> </ul> <li><b>Part 3: Biopolymers as an Alternative</b></li> <ul> <li>Introduces biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic.</li> <li>Explores types of biopolymers suitable for bottle production.</li> <li>Discusses potential benefits and challenges of biopolymer adoption.</li> </ul> <li><b>Part 4: Regulations and Policies</b></li> <ul> <li>Focuses on global regulatory frameworks for plastic and biopolymer use.</li> <li>Covers Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its role in waste management.</li> </ul> <li><b>Part 5: Future of Bottle Packaging</b></li> <ul> <li>Looks ahead at developments in sustainable packaging solutions.</li> <li>Discusses innovations in recycling and emerging research trends.</li> </ul> </ul><p><b>Target Audience</b></p><p>✓ Accessible to students academics and industry professionals from both scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.</p><p>✓ Concise and easy-to-read making it suitable for a wide ranging audience.</p><p>This book provides a thorough yet compact overview of the plastic and biopolymer bottle packaging industry offering valuable insights for both academia and industry.</p>