Short Description of the Course

The course provides insights into plastic waste management techniques in the Pacific Islands, focusing on appropriate technologies for the region. It covers various aspects of plastic recycling, including challenges, current practices, collection, separation, washing, compaction, shredding, and processing. Additionally, it discusses waste to energy conversion technologies and highlights the importance of proper waste management to mitigate environmental impact.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the challenges associated with plastic recycling.
• Learn about the technology options available for plastic waste management.
• Explore the process of collection, separation, washing, compaction, shredding, and processing of plastic waste.
• Gain insights into waste to energy conversion technologies and their role in sustainable waste management.