04802nam a22005535i 4500001001800000003000900018005001700027007001500044008004100059020003700100024003500137050002000172072001600192072001700208072002300225072001600248100008700264245015700351250001800508264006900526300006500595336002600660337002600686338003600712347002400748505076600772520208601538650002103624650003003645650002903675650003303704650003903737650002703776650002103803650003003824650002903854650003303883650004603916650002703962710003403989773002604023776003604049776003604085776003604121856004604157912001404203912001404217999001704231978-3-031-48945-7DE-He21320251030110906.0cr nn 008mamaa240101s2024    sz |    s    |||| 0|eng d  a97830314894579978-3-031-48945-77 a10.1007/978-3-031-48945-72doi 4aTA455.P58-.P585 7aTGM2bicssc 7aTDCP2bicssc 7aTEC0210002bisacsh 7aTGMP2thema1 aOlatunji, Ololade.eauthor.4aut4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut96880010aRe-envisioning Plastics Role in the Global Societyh[electronic resource] :bPerspectives on Food, Urbanization, and Environment /cby Ololade Olatunji.  a1st ed. 2024. 1aCham :bSpringer Nature Switzerland :bImprint: Springer,c2024.  aXII, 250 p. 25 illus., 21 illus. in color.bonline resource.  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  atext filebPDF2rda0 aChapter 1: Global Society and sustainable development -- Chapter 2: A history of Plastics -- Chapter 3: Plastics, food security, and sustainable urbanization -- Chapter 4: Plastics in water safety, management, distribution, and conservation -- Chapter 5: Plastics as a fuel of the future -- Chapter 6: Plastics in sustainable transportation and energy generation -- Chapter 7: Assessing the impact of plastics -- Chapter 8: Plastics in waste management -- Chapter 9: Some nonplastic materials and their environmental impacts) -- Chapter 10: Sustainable Plastics -- Chapter 11: Plastic in Construction towards green buildings and climate resilient cities -- Chapter 12: Plastics in Space exploration -- Chapter 13: Future Outlook, Conclusion and Recommendations.  aThis book covers the challenges and opportunities presented by plastics in the modern era and sheds light on the complex interplay of technology, environment, and socio-economic dynamics. With a thorough exploration of the history, uses, and potential of plastics, the book reviews the impact of plastics beyond single-use plastics, and critiques multiple long-term plastic applications that are significant for food security, water resource management, ecological conservation/restoration, and sustainable urbanization. It also explores frameworks for achieving a more sustainable plastic economy aligned with sustainable development goals. This book comprises 13 chapters, commencing with a critical assessment of plastics in the context of sustainable development and global society. It proceeds with a historical overview of plastics' evolution, showcasing pivotal milestones and innovations in modern industry and daily life. Subsequent chapters delve into diverse topics: the intricate relationships between plastics, food security, and sustainable urbanization; plastics' impact on water safety, management, distribution, and conservation; their potential as an alternative energy source; and their innovative applications in sustainable transportation and energy generation. Emphasis is placed on plastics' role in waste reduction and recycling, as well as the latest sustainable alternatives like biodegradable and recyclable materials. In the book's final sections, readers will learn about green buildings and climate-resilient cities constructed using innovative plastic materials, and plastics' significance in space exploration. The book concludes with a forward-looking perspective on plastics' future, accompanied by recommendations for a more sustainable coexistence between society and these versatile materials. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and concerned citizens seeking to navigate the intricate landscape of plastics, their environmental implications, and their potential for sustainable development. 0aPolymers.966724 0aMaterials science.965330 0aEnvironmental chemistry. 0aEnvironmental policy.962028 0aRefuse and refuse disposal.965958 0aSustainability.95766114aPolymers.96672424aMaterials Science.96533024aEnvironmental Chemistry.24aEnvironmental Policy.96202824aWaste Management/Waste Technology.96596024aSustainability.9576612 aSpringerLink (Online service)0 tSpringer Nature eBook08iPrinted edition:z978303148944008iPrinted edition:z978303148946408iPrinted edition:z978303148947140uhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48945-7  aZDB-2-CMS  aZDB-2-SXC  c56977d56977