The recycling of plastics waste has increased substantially in recent years. However, whilst the recycling of 'pure' plastic waste streams (i.e. those made up mainly or predominantly of a single material) is rather well developed, there are still substantial problems to overcome as far as the recycling of mixed plastics is concerned, which are reflected in low recycling rates.

At the same time, the use of mixed plastics is becoming more and more popular because of their superior use phase characteristics. In order to address these problems, this pilot project is aimed at increasing the recycling of mixed plastics waste (post production and in addition also post consumption – End of Life Vehicles and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). It is expected to develop techniques and procedures for decreasing the quantity of unrecycled plastics waste to a minimum and at opening new markets for recycled plastics while not jeopardising the current single material recycling streams (e.g. for PET bottles, PE films or PVC building materials).

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