The plastic waste problem in Malaysia: management, recycling and disposal of local and global plastic waste

• Published in: SN applied sciences Vol. 3; no. 4; p. 437
• Main Authors: Chen, Hui Ling, Nath, Tapan Kumar, Chong, Siewhui, Foo, Vernon, Gibbins, Chris, Lechner, Alex M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.04.2021; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: 2. Earth and Environmental Sciences (general); Alternatives; Applied and Technical Physics; Biodegradability; Biodegradation; Bioplastics; Bisphenol A; Chemistry/Food Science; Circular economy; Climate change; Combustion; Consumption; Developing countries; Earth Sciences; Engineering; Environment; Environmental impact; Incineration; Landfill; Landfills; LDCs; Manufacturing; Materials Science; Microplastics; Plastic debris; Plastic pollution; Population growth; Public awareness; Recycling; Resource recovery; Review Paper; Solid waste management; Solid wastes; Trends; Waste disposal sites; Waste management; Philippines; Malaysia; Waste management; Malaysia; Recycling; Global plastic waste; Plastic waste; Biodegradable plastic

Plastic waste is one of the world’s most pressing human health and environmental concerns. Plastic constitutes the third highest waste source globally, with the total volume of plastic waste growing in-line with increases in the global population and per capita consumption. Malaysia is tracking glob...