Three approaches have been adapted to the management of
plastic waste, each still have limitations. Disposal of plastic waste
by landfills induces environmental and space problems. Incineration of plastic waste leads to air pollution and global warming
damages. Recycling helps conserving materials, but it is known
to change the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of
the recycled plastics to some extent [1,2]. As a result, public perceptions often view recycled plastics as a material of sub-par quality with low economic value. Many industries tend to shun away
from recycled plastics because their functional performance may
be affected during re-processing [2,3]. Nevertheless, recycling is
still deemed an economically viable mean to conserve and utilize
fossil-based polymers in many countries.