Disposal

Disposal

1. Landfills

   • Uses valuable land
   • Fill up quickly

2. Unreactive therefore difficult to dispose

3. Incineration

   • Polymers release heat energy when burned
     • Generate electricity
     • Heat homes
     • Carbon dioxide released
       • Contribute to global warming
     • Toxic gases also released unless at high temperature

4. Recycling

   • Many polymers can be recycled
   • Reduces disposal problems + amount of crude oil
   • Polymers must be seperated first
     • Expensive
     • Difficult