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Beat the plastic: an approach to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle waste management in Nigeria
Nkonyeasua Kingsley Egun1, Osagie Jude Evbayiro2
1 Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria 2 Department of Entrepreneurship, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Beat the plastic: an approach to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle waste management in Nigeria
Nkonyeasua Kingsley Egun1, Osagie Jude Evbayiro2
1 Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria 2 Department of Entrepreneurship, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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摘要： Rapid economic growth and production patterns have increased plastic consumption, plastic waste generation, and environmental pollution burden on both land and water habitats across the globe. The use of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles in packaging has increased tremendously and accounts for a significant proportion of the plastic waste generated in Nigeria, along with its environment and economic cost. Achieving sustainable development goals of sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, ensure access to safe water and sanitation has necessitated the need for an efficient PET bottle waste management system. This study analyzed the PET bottle system in Nigeria and proposes an integrated PET bottle model/system for sustainable waste management, resource conservation, improved environmental sanitation, and economic development in Nigeria. Also, the need for the adoption of a holistic and indigenous approach in the formulation of the national policy on plastic waste management is emphasized, as it will encourage the citizens’ participation and financial investments in waste management.
关键词： PET bottle;  Plastic waste;  Recycling model;  Waste management;  Environment    
Abstract: Rapid economic growth and production patterns have increased plastic consumption, plastic waste generation, and environmental pollution burden on both land and water habitats across the globe. The use of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles in packaging has increased tremendously and accounts for a significant proportion of the plastic waste generated in Nigeria, along with its environment and economic cost. Achieving sustainable development goals of sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, ensure access to safe water and sanitation has necessitated the need for an efficient PET bottle waste management system. This study analyzed the PET bottle system in Nigeria and proposes an integrated PET bottle model/system for sustainable waste management, resource conservation, improved environmental sanitation, and economic development in Nigeria. Also, the need for the adoption of a holistic and indigenous approach in the formulation of the national policy on plastic waste management is emphasized, as it will encourage the citizens’ participation and financial investments in waste management.
Key words: PET bottle    Plastic waste    Recycling model    Waste management    Environment
收稿日期: 2020-05-24
通讯作者: Nkonyeasua Kingsley Egun     E-mail: kenegun@yahoo.com
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Nkonyeasua Kingsley Egun, Osagie Jude Evbayiro. Beat the plastic: an approach to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle waste management in Nigeria. Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy, 10.1007/s42768-020-00052-x.

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