Imagine trying to recycle a Lego brick, but it's mixed with glues and dyes that ruin the new batch. This project creates a way to scrub those additives clean so the plastic can be used again for high-end products. It's like turning old, dirty plastic back into a fresh, blank canvas for manufacturers.
Most ABS plastic is incinerated or landfilled because additives and fillers make it too impure for high-quality reuse. This creates a waste problem and a shortage of sustainable raw materials for durable goods.
A physical recycling process to remove contaminants from ABS and a set of analytical methods for quality and safety assurance.
If you are a car interior component manufacturer dealing with high waste rates of ABS plastics — this project developed a physical recycling technology that provides clean, additive-free recyclate for high-performance parts.
If you are a household appliance brand dealing with the fact that 85% of ABS ends up in landfills — this project developed new analytical methods for quality assurance to ensure recycled plastics meet safety standards.
If you are a plastic toy producer dealing with contaminated waste streams — this project developed a traceability system and standardized recycling processes to secure a steady supply of safe recycled ABS.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs for the technology are not provided.
The project aims to mature the physical recycling technology to TRL 6, which typically indicates a prototype demonstrated in a relevant environment.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding licensing terms or IP ownership.
Yes, the project develops policy recommendations and standardization for recycling and traceability to support a resource-efficient industry.
The project period runs from 2022-06-01 to 2026-05-31, suggesting the TRL 6 target will be reached by May 2026.
The project features a strong commercial orientation with a 46% industry ratio. The 13 partners include 3 global brand owners, an ABS producer, a recycler, and a traceability company, ensuring the technology is developed with direct input from the entire value chain.
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