Advertisement feature End use applications for recyclate 2021 Events Rigid packaging
Total recyclate 8,231kt
Other injection moulding Building and infrastructure Other film Fibre
Agriculture and horticulture Other applications
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rPP and rPS within the timescale of the report, creating new closed loop systems, as we already see for rPET.
AMI sees within the 2030 timeframe of its report, additional absorption of recyclate volumes into applications that to date absorb have negligible levels, particularly in Western Europe. Uses for recyclate are becoming more diverse, and the ability to absorb recyclate into higher value applications is also increasing, creating added value for the industry.
The biggest constraint in regards to the utilisation of recyclate is the inability to secure a consistent supply of a high quality. While the industry strives for greater circularity and thus a higher share of film- to-film, and other closed loop or upcycling, it has to be acknowledged that even with improvements in collection systems and sorting and recycling technology a variety of end use markets need to be developed for the different recyclate qualities available on the market.
When considering plastics recycling, the role of chemical recycling must also be considered. A significant proportion of post- use plastics is at present either technically or commercially unviable for mechanical recycling. Chemical recycling is considered as a solution to address this material. Compared to incineration with energy recovery and landfilling, chemical recycling is considered the better option. Chemical recycling operations are being developed across the world, most are currently either laboratory or pilot scale, although a number of industrial scale facilities have started to come on stream.
In Europe, the last couple of years have seen a flurry of chemical recycling announcements and press releases by various companies in different parts of the chemical industry value chain. Chemical recycling will thus have a role to play in the achievement of greater circularity in the plastics value chain, however, to what extent, remains to be seen.
Expanding on its highly successful 1st edition, Mechanical Plastics Recycling 2022 quantifies the market for mechanical recycling for the following polymers: PE, PP, PVC, PS and PET, whilst analysing the supply and demand balance, along with an evaluation of current production by country. The report also looks at feedstock supply and the waste plastics value chain. A detailed review of the end use applications for recyclate has been given, with an examination of potential future absorption.
The report is relevant to all those involved in the plastics industry value chain, from resin producer through to brand owners/end users of plastic products. The report delivers a comprehensive quantitative assessment of the current industry situation and forecasts where this critical aspect of the plastics industry will go in the future.
In addition to its consultancy work, AMI organises specialist events including Plastics Recycling Technology, Chemical Recycling Europe and North America and Plastics Recycling World Exhibitions hosted in Essen, Germany and Cleveland, USA.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Carroll, Consultant, Recycling and Sustainability E /
elizabeth.carroll@
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