Describing complexity in the context of plastics recycling: a multi-level statistical entropy lens

Promovendus/a: Cristina Moyaert

Promotor(en): prof. dr. Pieter Billen, prof. dr. Philippe Nimmegeers

This thesis introduces new metrics to evaluate a pressing issue in the transition to plastics circularity; their increasing complexity. At its core, circularity largely deals with managing this complexity, which necessitates its quantification. Using statistical entropy across different levels, i.e. molecular, product and geospatial levels, can support product design and waste management decision-making.