Journal: Environmental Contaminants Reviews (ECR)
Author: Ikelle Issie Ikelle, Eze Nkechinyere Olivia, Ogah Anselem Ogah

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Doi:10.26480/ecr.02.2023.66.74

ABSTRACT

The use of plastic is increasing rapidly every year and this trend is likely to continue because of the extreme versatile nature of the properties of plastic materials which gives it use for wide range of purposes. This paper presents a current scenario of plastic consumption in Nigeria and also attempts to address the problem of plastic waste disposal and its attendant environmental hazards by discussing the various innovative ways of utilizing plastic wastes in order to promote a sustainable environment. The paper highlighted the challenges faced by the different innovative techniques and also the approaches that can be adopted to overcome the challenges for its survival in the circular economy. The literature review touched on works of related studies and discussed many innovative approaches for utilizing plastic waste. The key sources of literature in this review paper included peer-reviewed articles, news post, project briefs and professional reports. It is hoped that the implementation of the noble ideas and innovative technologies discussed in this work will enable proper and effective management of plastic waste in Nigeria.

KEYWORDS
Biowastes, Ecosystem, Greenhouse gases, Plastic, Polymeric materials, Pyrolysis