{"product_id":"plastic-bottles-tanvi-vats-9781032890845","title":"Plastic Bottles: Processing, Recycling, Regulations and Alternatives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlastic Bottles: Processing, Recycling, Regulations and Alternatives\u003c\/i\u003e explores the lifecycle of plastic bottles, from creation to disposal, offering a comprehensive and accessible look at bottle packaging. The book is divided into five parts as follows\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The History of Plastic Bottles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraces the development and integration of plastic bottles into daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers materials used, labeling, and manufacturing processes in the industry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Environmental Impact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the limitations of plastic bottles and their environmental consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses challenges in recycling and showcases case studies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights advanced recycling technologies and techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Biopolymers as an Alternative\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores types of biopolymers suitable for bottle production.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses potential benefits and challenges of biopolymer adoption.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Regulations and Policies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on global regulatory frameworks for plastic and biopolymer use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its role in waste management.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Future of Bottle Packaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooks ahead at developments in sustainable packaging solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses innovations in recycling and emerging research trends.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Accessible to students, academics, and industry professionals from both scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Concise and easy-to-read, making it suitable for a wide ranging audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a thorough yet compact overview of the plastic and biopolymer bottle packaging industry, offering valuable insights for both academia and industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tanvi Vats, Shubhanshi Sharma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032890843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032890845\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d","brand":"Tanvi Vats","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46747798995199,"sku":"9781032890845","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3c805e70-41c8-41b7-af47-efeeef3d1a79.jpg?v=1743584767","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/plastic-bottles-tanvi-vats-9781032890845","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}