polynSPIRE concept
polynSPIRE main objective
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Demonstrating at TRL 7 a set of innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions with an aim to improve the energy and resource efficiency of plastic recycling processes for materials containing at least 80% plastic.
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The project is focused on following plastic containing materials:
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​post-consumer (after products’ end of life)
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post-industrial (produced during transformation processes from raw materials to final product)
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Main objective
Innovative solutions
polynSPIRE solution
A cost-effective transformation of plastic waste into raw materials through its recycling and valorisation
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Comparing the different approaches will reveal best technical, environmental and economic fit for the different materials depending on waste source (post-industrial or post-consumer), composition, contaminants or other relevant parameters
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The economic and environmental benefits of the approaches will be analysed by carrying out Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) to recycling/valorisation process of the different materials
Innovation A
Chemical recycling
Innovation B
Mechanical recycling
Innovation C
Valorisation
polynSPIRE impact
The project will address 100% waste containing streams ensuring the recycling of at least a 50% of total plastics containing PA and PU leading to a reduction of CO2 equivalent emissions between 30% and 40%.
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polynSPIRE will create a database by mapping the distribution of plastic wastes across Europe, with a focus on Polyamide (PA), Polyurethane (PU) wastes and their mixture with other plastics such as Polyolefins (e.g. PE or PP).
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polynSPIRE will also develop a guideline for the overcoming of potential legislative barriers
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Six market sectors will benefit:
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Automotive
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Appliance
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Electronics
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Constructions
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Packaging
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Textile
Business plan
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