Valuable reuse of plastics
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The challenge
The Netherlands wants to be 50% circular by 2030, and even 100% circular by 2050. To achieve these goals, the reuse of materials is essential. Because this will not require any new (virgin) materials to be used. This is how we are contributing to improving circularity and sustainability in the Netherlands.
This is what we do
NHL Stenden is conducting research into plastics that we normally consider as waste. Is it suitable as raw material for products or parts? If so, we will make optimal use of it and we will need fewer or no new materials for the same applications. Waste no longer exists!
Where we stand now
We are working on this with the following projects: Analysing plastic waste, Heart Plastic production development and Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) with reusable plastics and/or bioplastics.
Analysing waste
With this project, we are gathering knowledge about pollution in plastic waste flows. And what is the impact of this on the products we can make with plastic waste? This is how we can increase the possibilities for reusing plastic waste.
Heart Plastic
With this project, we use 3D printing to produce new (plastic) products from plastic hospital waste, which in turn, can again be used by the hospital. Including beds and I.V. hooks, for example.
Green Plastic
With Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM), you can produce large plastic parts. For the automotive industry, for example. With this project, we are conducting research into how we can apply as many reusable plastics and/or bioplastics in this technology.
What's next?
Most of these projects are still ongoing. To follow up on these projects, we see opportunities in getting more companies involved. Interested in learning more about the possibilities? Feel free to contact one of our researchers.
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These projects were made possible in part by the CICE project.
