The incineration of plastic waste releases substantial amounts of CO2 and terminates the plastic’s lifespan, both of which are counter to Copenhagen’s carbon-neutral or circular economy goals. Our project team, partnering with Copenhagen Solutions Lab and Amager Resource Center, investigated and analyzed chemical recycling processes in order to develop more circular and sustainable practices for waste plastics in Copenhagen. The results show that pyrolysis is the most technically and operationally feasible process considering the city’s plastic waste streams, waste processing system, stakeholder perspectives, and consumer participation.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Himebaugh, Eric Thomas
• Starr, Robert M.
• Serven, Rebecca
• Ciotti, Robert William

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-051320-224701

Keyword

• Technology and Environment

Advisor

• Hansen, Peter H.
• Bursten, Bruce

Year

• 2020

Center

• Copenhagen, Denmark Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Copenhagen Solutions Lab

Date created

• 2020-05-13

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright