Polymers

Adisa Azapagic is Professor of Sustainable Engineering. Her research interests and expertise include life cycle modeling and optimization, life cycle assessment, industrial ecology, sustainability indicators, multiple criteria decision analysis and corporate social responsibility. Azapagic is the author of over 130 publications in these areas, including a book on Polymers, the Environment and Sustainable Development also published by Wiley. She is also interested in sustainability education and is a member of the European Federation of Chemical engineering (EFCE) Working Party on Education. She is a UNESCO/TWAIS/ICSU Visiting Scientist at the Instituto Technológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Mexico City.

“This book is a very useful and up-to-date account of the role of polymers in modern society, considering relevant implications of their use, production and disposal throughout their life cycle. The book is clear and well organized following a logical evolution according to the life cycle of polymers. The remarkable characteristic of this book is that it is almost written as a tale, concise and precise, without lacking detail and providing reliable scientific data.”  (International Journal of Environmental Studies, 10 January 2011)"...this book provides a study-aid, yet also a comprehensive and current reference tool." (Rapra Abstracts)"...an accessible treatment of this crucial area..." (Materials World, May 2003)"...Comprising eight very comprehensible chapters..." (Chemistry & Industry, 16 June 2003)"...Strikingly designed and conceived..." (Industry & Environment, Jan-March 2003)"...for any reader wishing a broad introduction to this topic...recommended..." (Choice, September 2003)"...could be viewed as a 'life-guide' to polymeric materials..." (Polymer International, Vol 53(2), Feb 2004)"...an excellent textbook. All universities and colleges should have a copy..." (Materials World, 11 November 2003)"...clearly illustrates the case...an invaluable constant reminder...an invaluable read for those wishing to make a difference..." (Environment International, Vol 29, 2004)

• The Environment and Sustainable Development: An Integrated Strategy for Polymers. Polymers in Everyday Use: Principles, Properties and Environmental. Feeding the Waste Streams: Sources of Polymers in the Environment. Managing Polymer Waste: Technologies for Separation and Recycling. Drives and Barriers for Polymer Recycling: Social, Legal and Economic Factors. Design for the Environment: The Life Cycle Approach. Environmental Impacts of Recycling. Future Directions: Towards Sustainable Technology.