We cannot imagine a world without plastics. Plastic products make our daily life safe healthy
and convenient. Besides all the benefits the current plastics economy gives rise to
environmental concerns with respect to fossil oil depletion and plastic waste accumulation. In
a circular economy however plastics can be redesigned for reusability and recyclability. This
book makes the topic of sustainable plastics approachable for students and career starters
alike describing the nature and chemistry of (bio)polymers as well as how to create a closed
loop of plastic materials.
