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If a process breaks down scrap plastics into chemicals that are later used to make new plastic, should the federal government consider that “recycling?” What if the end product is …
EPA hears divergent opinions on chemical recycling Read More
The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation, EuRIC, published its position paper about chemical recycling. Representing the mechanical recycling industry, EuRIC agrees that chemical recycling could effectively complement mechanical recycling in achieving …
EuRIC position paper on chemical recycling Read More
Over the last few years the concept of chemical recycling has been promoted by the industry as a potential solution to help curb plastic pollution and waste management as a …
Zero Waste Europe – Eldorado of Chemical Recycling, State of play and policy challenges Read MoreThe Dutch Knowledge Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV) summarized European legislation on chemical recycling in a factsheet (in Dutch). You can download it here: KIDV-factsheet over chemische recycling van kunststof …
Factsheet | Chemische recycling of plastic (packaging) in European legislation Read More