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This review aims to analyze the challenges of recycling in plastic waste management within the framework of a circular economy.

Circularity in Plastic Waste Management: A Critical Review of Recycling Challenges

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A critical review highlights recycling challenges in plastic management, suggesting coordinated reforms for improvement.

This review aims to analyze the challenges of recycling in plastic waste management within the framework of a circular economy.
Identified technological, market, and regulatory barriers to effective plastic recycling.
Discussed the impact of hazardous additives and unsustainable product design.
Examined the role of fragmented value chains and labeling transparency on recycling efforts.
Considered the dynamics of the informal sector and market constraints.
Outlined recommendations for upstream reforms and stakeholder coordination.
Highlighted the significant environmental threat posed by plastic waste in landfills and oceans.
Identified key barriers including hazardous additives and unsustainable design practices.
Recommended multiple reforms, including safer material standards and integration of the informal sector.
Emphasized the need for coordinated approaches involving government, industry, and consumers.

Alex et al. (2026) studied this question.

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