ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF SOLID POLYMER WASTE DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the growth of environmental requirements, including in Ukraine in terms of the possibilities of adaptation to modern standards of the business sector in this field (production of polymers, etc.). Possibilities of managing the utilization of solid polymer waste are considered, taking into account the ecological and economic aspect. Peculiarities and prospects of secondary processing of industrial waste as a variant of alternative sources of raw materials, which will contribute to the reduction of production costs, have been studied. Modern waste management technologies that allow minimizing the negative impact on the environment and increasing the profitability of enterprises are analyzed. A model of the formation of the waste management system in Ukraine has been developed. Modern approaches have been analyzed and scientifically based recommendations have been developed to optimize the operational management of industrial waste disposal at enterprises producing chemical fibers, in terms of achieving an economic effect. It has been proven that the processing of polyethylene and polypropylene brings significant economic benefits for enterprises. The use of secondary raw materials allows savings of up to 1,000 euros for each ton of recycled material, which can provide companies with savings of up to 45,000 euros every month. In particular, it has been found that in addition to financial benefits, recycling reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, which is important for effective operational waste management. Environmentally, polymer recycling also has advantages: it reduces the amount of waste in landfills and reduces harmful emissions that occur during thermal disposal, for example, toxic gases that are dangerous to health and the environment. Chemical processing, particularly depolymerization, breaks down polymers into monomers, reducing harmful residues and creating materials that can be reused. It has been proven that the processing of polyethylene and polypropylene is beneficial both from an economic and ecological point of view. This approach helps to reduce costs, preserve natural resources and reduce environmental pressure, implementing the principles of circular economy and sustainable development.