| Main Title |
Analysis of the Current Impact of Plastic Refuse Disposal Upon the Environment. |
| Author |
Vaughan, D. A. ;
Anastas, M. Y. ;
Krause., H. H. ;
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| CORP Author |
Battelle Columbus Labs., Ohio.;National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Solid and Hazardous Waste Research Lab. |
| Year Published |
1974 |
| Report Number |
EPA-R-800055; EPA-ROAP-24ALL-19; EPA/670/2-74-083; |
| Stock Number |
PB-238 654 |
| Additional Subjects |
Solid waste disposal ;
Plastics ;
Incinerators ;
Earth fills ;
Refuse disposal ;
Air pollution ;
Water pollution ;
Urban planning ;
Ecology ;
Environmental effects
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-238 654 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
57p |
| Abstract |
In view of the 7-fold growth in the amount of plastic waste over the past 20 years the impact of plastic refuse disposal upon the environment has been evaluated on the basis of the major current methods of disposal, municipal incineration, landfill and litter. While weight percentage of the plastic component may tend to be used to evaluate its contribution to the environmental impact via incineration, the volume percentage of plastics is more important with respect to its contribution to landfill, both sanitary and open dump with and without burning. A useful life analysis of plastic products is described which quantifies the amounts of plastic waste by type. |
