Resistance to Opportunities of Plastic Recycling

Enquiry: The ARCC Journal of Architectural Research

Weiling He¹  Astrid C Layton¹  Terry S Creasy¹  Alejandro Borges¹ 

[1] Texas A&M University;

关键词: Design;    Materials;    Plastics;    Systems-perspective;    Bio-inspired-design;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Plastics present a vast and pressing issue in modern society. Currently recycling efforts fall dangerously short of dealing with even a small percent of the millions of tons of plastic waste produced yearly across the globe. This article investigates resistance toward plastic recycling in three areas from both a contemporary and a historical context, highlighting the magnitude of the problem and the insufficient nature of current solutions. The three primary areas covered are the plastics problem from (1) a design perspective, (2) a material science perspective, and (3) a systems perspective. Solutions are proposed that emphasize a synergistic collaboration across disciplines and research modes. Ultimately, the conclusions point to a need for stronger engagement at the level of people (both consumers and decision makers) and reintegrating reused and recycled plastics into everyday life to build a solid foundation for success.

【 授权许可】

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