Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis

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Ojeda, Juan Pablo; Alejandrino, Clarisa; Mercante, Irma T.
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2026
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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) straps cannot be mechanically recycled in certain regions where the required technology is unavailable or where the scale of operations is insufficient to ensure economic viability. They tend to be accumulated in the recycling chain, from industries generators, to waste separation plants and even recycling plants and landfills. However, PET straps could be used in construction as aggregates for concrete paving blocks or in panels with epoxy resin binder. This study evaluates two open-loop alternatives for recycling discarded PET straps into construction products considering Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors of the PESTEL framework. The political, social, and legal conditions were comparable for both alternatives, whereas the economic and environmental assessments favoured the panel-based solution. However, the technological analysis indicated that panel production remains at an early stage of development, introducing uncertainty and potentially delaying its large-scale implementation. In contrast, the manufacturing process for paving blocks is based on established and readily available technology, allowing for immediate implementation under current conditions.
Fil: Ojeda, Juan Pablo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mendoza; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ingenieria. Direc.de Est.tecnologicos E Investigaciones. Instituto de Medio Ambiente. Centro de Estudios de Ingeniería de Residuos Sólidos (ceirs);
Fil: Alejandrino, Clarisa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mendoza; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ingenieria. Direc.de Est.tecnologicos E Investigaciones. Instituto de Medio Ambiente. Centro de Estudios de Ingeniería de Residuos Sólidos (ceirs);
Fil: Mercante, Irma T.. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ingenieria. Direc.de Est.tecnologicos E Investigaciones. Instituto de Medio Ambiente. Centro de Estudios de Ingeniería de Residuos Sólidos (ceirs);
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis
title Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis
spellingShingle Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis
Ojeda, Juan Pablo
Plastic waste
Composite materials
Circular economy
Sustainability
title_short Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis
title_full Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis
title_fullStr Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis
title_full_unstemmed Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis
title_sort Open loop alternatives for recycling PET straps in construction products: A PESTEL analysis
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Ojeda, Juan Pablo
Alejandrino, Clarisa
Mercante, Irma T.
author Ojeda, Juan Pablo
author_facet Ojeda, Juan Pablo
Alejandrino, Clarisa
Mercante, Irma T.
author_role author
author2 Alejandrino, Clarisa
Mercante, Irma T.
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Plastic waste
Composite materials
Circular economy
Sustainability
topic Plastic waste
Composite materials
Circular economy
Sustainability
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/2.1
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/2
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) straps cannot be mechanically recycled in certain regions where the required technology is unavailable or where the scale of operations is insufficient to ensure economic viability. They tend to be accumulated in the recycling chain, from industries generators, to waste separation plants and even recycling plants and landfills. However, PET straps could be used in construction as aggregates for concrete paving blocks or in panels with epoxy resin binder. This study evaluates two open-loop alternatives for recycling discarded PET straps into construction products considering Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors of the PESTEL framework. The political, social, and legal conditions were comparable for both alternatives, whereas the economic and environmental assessments favoured the panel-based solution. However, the technological analysis indicated that panel production remains at an early stage of development, introducing uncertainty and potentially delaying its large-scale implementation. In contrast, the manufacturing process for paving blocks is based on established and readily available technology, allowing for immediate implementation under current conditions.
Fil: Ojeda, Juan Pablo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mendoza; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ingenieria. Direc.de Est.tecnologicos E Investigaciones. Instituto de Medio Ambiente. Centro de Estudios de Ingeniería de Residuos Sólidos (ceirs);
Fil: Alejandrino, Clarisa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mendoza; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ingenieria. Direc.de Est.tecnologicos E Investigaciones. Instituto de Medio Ambiente. Centro de Estudios de Ingeniería de Residuos Sólidos (ceirs);
Fil: Mercante, Irma T.. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ingenieria. Direc.de Est.tecnologicos E Investigaciones. Instituto de Medio Ambiente. Centro de Estudios de Ingeniería de Residuos Sólidos (ceirs);
description Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) straps cannot be mechanically recycled in certain regions where the required technology is unavailable or where the scale of operations is insufficient to ensure economic viability. They tend to be accumulated in the recycling chain, from industries generators, to waste separation plants and even recycling plants and landfills. However, PET straps could be used in construction as aggregates for concrete paving blocks or in panels with epoxy resin binder. This study evaluates two open-loop alternatives for recycling discarded PET straps into construction products considering Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors of the PESTEL framework. The political, social, and legal conditions were comparable for both alternatives, whereas the economic and environmental assessments favoured the panel-based solution. However, the technological analysis indicated that panel production remains at an early stage of development, introducing uncertainty and potentially delaying its large-scale implementation. In contrast, the manufacturing process for paving blocks is based on established and readily available technology, allowing for immediate implementation under current conditions.
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