This project aimed to examine the quantities of plastic wastes discarded and the fate of various plastics in the environment. Our Interactive Qualifying Project was concerned with researching the possible alternatives to plastics, mainly biodegradable plastics that have been claimed to biodegrade and help environment. Moreover, it was also required to evaluate the best methods to deal with our plastic wastes that are environmentally, economically, and energy-wise viable.

• 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

• Li, Ningwei
• Mahat, Dilasha
• Park, Seonhee

Subject

• Sustainability
• Environment
• Learning
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050509-144523

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Recycling (Waste, etc.)
• Plastics

Advisor

• Thompson, Robert W.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-05-05

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright