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Plastics Waste Management: Case Studies

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The versatility of plastics has endeared it to various irreplaceable uses. Yet, disposal of plastics remains a grim reality and plastics waste management needs urgent attention. Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE) in its quest to seek amicable, environment friendly and scientific solutions have recently presented two pioneering studies that have the potential to change the nation, turning it clean and green....

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