This document is a compilation of technologies for the conversion of plastics into fuel which are in commercial use, under pilot implementation and under laboratory testing. It is aimed to raise awareness on the available options vis-à-vis technologies as well as to assist the policy –makers and managers in the identification of appropriate technologies with respect to local economic, environmental, social and technical characteristics.
The mandate of IETC, as agreed in Decision 16/34 of UNEP Governing Council, is the transfer of environmentally sound technologies (EST) to developing countries and countries with economies in transition.