NASA NTRS · 19900015035
Industrial plastics waste: Identification and segregation
Abstract
Throwaway plastic products, mainly packaging, are inundating our landfills and incinerators. Most are ethenic thermoplastics, which can be recycled as new products or fossil-fuels. Lab experiments are described, involving destructive and non-destructive tests for identifying and using plastics. The burn-test, with simple apparatus and familiar samples, is recommended as quick, cheap and effective.
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Widener, Edward L.. 1990-05-01. Industrial plastics waste: Identification and segregation. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900015035
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