Experiencias internacionales del aprovechamiento sostenible del vaso desechable de papel

Abstract

Introduction. The excessive consumption of the disposable paper cup causes adverse effects to the environment, requiring passing from the linear model to the circular one. Objective. In this sense, the research focused on international experiences of exploitation in tendency to circular economy regarding disposable cups. Materials and methods. From the bibliographic review, a comparative analysis related to three lines of the circular model was developed. Results Five alternatives for use and three more applied recycling technologies were identified.