
The estimated municipal solid waste production in India up to the year 2000 was of the order of 39 million tons per year. Therefore, the quantity of plastics that is being currently reused or recycled is only a fraction of the total volume produced every year. Though, at many places waste plastics are being collected for recycling or reuse, however the secondary markets for reclaimed plastics have not developed as recycling program. Most of these plastic are specifically made for spot use, having short life span and are being discarded immediately after use. Use of Waste Plastics for the Enhancement of Soil Properties : A Recent Advancement in Geotechnical EngineeringĪbstract – Waste plastic is commonly used for shopping bags, storage and marketing for various purposes due to its most advantage character of less volume and weight.
