A new recycling paradigm: An innovative approach to the plastic waste recycling in Serbia

The key problems of plastic recycling in Serbia are inadequate legislation and low purchase price of plastic waste, which is a poor incentive for plastic waste collecting. This paper suggests the method for plastic waste handling in Serbia by means of pyrolytic conversion into fuel substitutes as primary recycling method. It is reflected in several guidelines for its application, which are explained in detail, proved and given in this paper. If the state recognized this method as a socially responsible business by introducing certain legal regulation changes and if the above guidelines were followed, the implementation model could make a room for a higher purchase price of plastic waste. In economic terms, higher price would increase supply by encouraging the collection of plastic waste to greater extent, which would have a stronger environmental impact with economic justification.