Dr. Tanvi Vats completed her PhD in chemistry jointly from GGS Indraprastha University and National Physical University, New Delhi. She currently serves Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida as a faculty member where she teaches BTech, BSc and MSc students. Her research interests include nanomaterials and science-related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. She has attended various national and international conferences and has several research papers, book chapters, encyclopedia articles, and popular science articles to her credit. She has co-authored two books, Microwave assisted Polymerization (published with RSC, Cambridge, UK) and Comprehensive Chemistry: Theory And Practice (published with Viva Books Private Limited, New Delhi). She is a life-time member of the Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry of India (AEACI), Analytical Chemistry Division Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, and the "Academy of Microscope Science & Technology", DMSRDE, Kanpur, India.

Shubhanshi Sharma is an aspiring researcher in the field of polymer packaging. She has completed her MSc in Applied Chemistry from Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India. It was during her Master's thesis on Bioengineering and biopolymers used for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine that she developed an interest in polymer packaging and also an aptitude in the area of science communication. She has a popular science article entitled "Packaging Food: Looking for Durable & Efficient Options" published in Science Reporter. During her leisure hours she finds great enjoyment in delving into books and documentaries that explore the rich tapestry of Indian history. Additionally, she finds solace in mountains and frequently go trekking with friends and family.

Part 1: Plastic Bottles: A necessary Evil?

Chapter 1.1Introduction- The Omnipresent Plastic Bottle

Chapter 1.2 Composition: Materials used

Chapter 1.3 Labels/ identification codes for different types of plastics

Chapter 1.4 Manufacturing Processes

Part 2: Plastic Bottles and the Planet

Chapter 2.1 Limitation of plastic bottles in packaging

Chapter 2.2 Environmental impact of plastic bottles production and disposal

Chapter 2.3 Recycling challenges

Chapter 2.4 Advancements in recycling challenges

Chapter 2.5 Recycling through various case studies

Part 3: Biopolymers: An Emerging Alternative

Chapter 3.1 Potential application of biopolymers in packaging of bottles

Chapter 3.2 Types of biopolymers in bottle packaging

Chapter 3.3 Advantages of biopolymers applications in bottle packaging

Chapter 3.4 Limitations of biopolymer usage

Part 4: Regulatory Framework and Policies

Chapter 4.1 Global regulations on plastic bottle production and disposal

Chapter 4.2 Efficacy of implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Chapter 4.3 Legislations regarding biopolymers as bottle packaging

Part 5: Future Scope and Possibilities

Chapter 5.1 Sustainable alternatives

Chapter 5.2 Issues to be addressed in advanced R&D in plastic bottle recycling technologies