Overview
- Explores diverse plastic applications in food safety, sustainable urbanization and water management
- Outlines the role and impact of plastic beyond single-use plastics
- Supports the UN's sustainable development goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
Access this book
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Other ways to access
Table of contents (13 chapters)
-
Front Matter
Keywords
- polymer solar cells
- floating islands
- flexible photovoltaic cells
- sustainable plastics
- plastic batterries
- plastic production and consumption
- plastic applications in water safety
- plastic applications in waste management
- history of plastic
- plastic waste
- commodity plastics
- high performance plastics
- environmental impacts of plastic
- plastics for sustainable energy production
- biodegradable plastics
- circular plastic economy
About this book
This book covers the challenges and opportunities presented by plastics in the modern era and sheds light on the complex interplay of technology, environment, and socio-economic dynamics. With a thorough exploration of the history, uses, and potential of plastics, the book reviews the impact of plastics beyond single-use plastics, and critiques multiple long-term plastic applications that are significant for food security, water resource management, ecological conservation/restoration, and sustainable urbanization. It also explores frameworks for achieving a more sustainable plastic economy aligned with sustainable development goals.
This book comprises 13 chapters, commencing with a critical assessment of plastics in the context of sustainable development and global society. It proceeds with a historical overview of plastics' evolution, showcasing pivotal milestones and innovations in modern industry and daily life. Subsequent chapters delve into diverse topics: the intricate relationships between plastics, food security, and sustainable urbanization; plastics' impact on water safety, management, distribution, and conservation; their potential as an alternative energy source; and their innovative applications in sustainable transportation and energy generation. Emphasis is placed on plastics' role in waste reduction and recycling, as well as the latest sustainable alternatives like biodegradable and recyclable materials. In the book's final sections, readers will learn about green buildings and climate-resilient cities constructed using innovative plastic materials, and plastics' significance in space exploration. The book concludes with a forward-looking perspective on plastics' future, accompanied by recommendations for a more sustainable coexistence between society and these versatile materials.
This book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and concerned citizens seeking to navigate the intricate landscape of plastics, their environmental implications, and their potential for sustainable development.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Ololade Olatunji has worked in the plastic and polymers field for nearly a decade in academia and industry. She has worked as a senior research officer at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research 2013–2016, university lecturer at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2016–2021, and currently, as Scientific Consultant for Geo Calibrations. Her work has focused on the processing and applications of plastics and polymers. She is also the author/editor of the following books published by Springer: Plastics and Polymers Industry by Region: Production, consumption and waste management in the African Continent (2022), Aquatic Biopolymers (2020), and Natural Polymers: Industry Techniques and Applications (2016).
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Re-envisioning Plastics Role in the Global Society
Book Subtitle: Perspectives on Food, Urbanization, and Environment
Authors: Ololade Olatunji
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48945-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-48944-0Published: 02 January 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-48947-1Due: 02 February 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-48945-7Published: 01 January 2024
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 250
Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 21 illustrations in colour
Topics: Materials Science, general, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Policy, Waste Management/Waste Technology, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development