Over 35 million tons of plastic is generated in the United States each year, of which 75% tends to end up in landfills, while another 15% is incinerated []. Less than 10% of all plastic waste is currently being recycled, partly due to technical and economic constraints. Proper waste management through reuse and recycling significantly reduces emissions and pollutants released into air, water, and soil, thereby reducing adverse impacts on human health and the environment.