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Optimum source segregation bin for household solid waste and waste plastic recycling

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This research aims to conceptualize a source segregation bin for household waste and demonstrate the recyclability of waste plastic. Various dumping locations were visited in order to gather field information and acquire a comprehensive understanding of the situation. We found the waste management system of Karjat (Maharashtra, India) Municipal Corporation efficient. Deriving drawbacks from this system and literature review, source segregation bin was conceptualized. In addition, to demonstrate the recyclability of waste plastic, experimentation was performed. We found that each plastic type has unique properties such as melting time, temperature, fusion and surface finish. For example, polypropylene plastic was found to be the best plastic for recycling as it fused adequately and had a smooth surface finish. Polyethylene terephthalate needed the highest melting temperature of 280 °C. Furthermore, we found that if plastics were not segregated at the source, there would be a problem post-melting, as they would not fuse properly and would have an uneven surface finish. Therefore, the proposed source segregation bin results in high recyclability of household waste, and use of it has no environmental impact caused by waste.

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Abbreviations

PET:

Polyethylene terephthalate

HDPE:

High-density polyethylene

LDPE:

Low-density polyethylene

PVC:

Polyvinyl chloride

PP:

Polypropylene

PS:

Polystyrene

7 OTH (AL):

7 Others with Aluminum Coating

7 OT:

7 Others

CPCB:

Central Pollution Control Board

MSWM:

Municipal solid waste management

MSW:

Municipal solid wastes

SWM:

Solid waste management

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Dharia, S.V., Khushwah, A.J., Choudhari, C.M. et al. Optimum source segregation bin for household solid waste and waste plastic recycling. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag 25, 2312–2325 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-023-01689-6

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