According to Composites UK, the usage of composites is growing and the global market for composite products is expected to reach USD 95 billion, globally, by 2020. Increasing need for lighter weight and durable products is increasing the penetration of composites in major industries, such as aerospace, transportation, construction, and wind energy in the global market. However, around 40% of the total production of composites ends up being wasted. They are either dumped as scrap or can be found as defective parts. Apart from the waste generated from production, much of the waste is also generated from end-of-life usage of products. According to various industrial sources, around 12,000 commercial aircraft are due to reach the end of their useful life in the next two decades, and approximately six million cars are scrapped each year, globally. Moreover, in the wind turbine industry, approximately 20% of the composite fabrics used in the manufacture of rotor blades are generally discarded during the production process. Such developments are expected to increase the amount of composite waste generated by these industries significantly.

自《京都议定书》后，欧盟 加紧落实碳减排问题， 2003 年，欧洲开始批准发展和使用生物燃料，根据 欧盟先后出台《可再生能源指令》及修改版，要求 2020 年及 2030 年可再 生能源消费比例分别达到 27%和 32%，其中可再生燃料在运输部门的占比 需达到 10%和 14%，生物柴油作为可再生能源逐步获得推广使用。

The global lithium-ion battery recycling market is associated with the major battery manufacturing companies and some independent recycling companies as well. The varied range end-source companies that are present in the market provide opportunities to the other players willing to bear the high risks involved in the industry. This chapter details the latest strategies and technological developments adopted by the key market players in the lithium-ion battery recycling market. In order to lead the market as well as engage in the process of market growth, a company needs to work in collaboration with the top market leaders, acquire the relatively weaker companies, bring new and efficient technologies to the market, and enrich the existing process. This chapter details the latest strategies and developments adopted by the key market players in the global lithium-ion battery recycling market. The key players actively taking part in the lithium-ion battery recycling market are SungEel HiTech Co. Ltd., and GS Engineering & Construction Corp. (GS E&C), among others. Some of the key strategies adopted by the key market players are listed in the following figure.

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According to the CXOs, the waste management sector is anticipated to witness intense competition. This is attributed to rise in concerns regarding waste generation. Competitive and efficient waste management in developing regions has resulted in lower prices for customers/consumers. In addition, the fact that the waste management sector is a highly regulated sector acts as a major challenge for new entrants. The growth of the market is driven by factors such as increase in generation of waste and rise in insect population. Most of the waste management companies are using insecticides in large quantities, which in turn is expected to fuel their demand. To prevent the transmission of diseases through flies, the waste management companies are using insecticides.

Plastics are inexpensive, lightweight in nature, as well as durable materials that are conveniently molded into several items to be used in an array of uses. As a result, the generation of plastic materials is increasing through the years. Half of all plastics ever manufactured have been made in the last 15 years. Production has increased exponentially, from 2.3 million metric ton in 1950 to 448 million metric ton by 2015. Further, production is expected to double by 2050. Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. Others end up choking landfills, drains, and rivers, where it is ingested by marine animals. The rest further leaches into soil and water, contaminating the natural environment with poisonous dioxins. Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, as rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world’s ability to deal with them. Plastic pollution is most visible in developing Asian and African nations, where garbage collection systems are often inefficient or nonexistent. Even the developed nations continue to face the problem of collecting discarded plastics. A major issue confronting the community and government is waste disposal. A considerable amount of waste is generated when consumers procure and use products. The disposal of waste has become a serious problem due to the increase in the number of consumers and high waste generation.