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Minimum GHG emissions and energy consumption of U.S. PET and polyolefin packaging supply chains in a circular economy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Systems analysis tools such as material flow analysis, process simulation, life cycle assessment, and system optimization were applied to minimize environmental impacts of the U.S. plastics packaging recycling infrastructure in a circular economy.

Source: RSC Sustainability

DOI: 10.1039/d5su00284b

Authors: Utkarsh S. Chaudhari, Abhishek Patil, Tasmin Hossain, David W. Watkins, Damon S. Hartley, Barbara K. Reck, Robert M. Handler, Anne T. Johnson, Vicki S. Thompson, David R. Shonnard

Institutions: Michigan Technological University, Idaho National Laboratory, Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing Office, Office of Energy Efficiency

Awards: G384292895, SMIA REMADE INSTITUTE, G623495353

OpenAlex ID: W4410959049

FWCI: 2.264

Cites: 52

Cited by: 8

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