Abstract
Recycling is a key way to reduce the environmental impact of plastics waste. For optimal effectiveness, it is important to concomitantly develop both recovery and recycling technologies as well as functioning value chains and ecosystems. Economy of scale is an important factor for impact; actors within the plastics recycling value chain have noted the necessary collaboration between waste collection and recycling systems, and with
potential users of the recyclate. While waste collection and processing is typically carried out on a local or regional basis, technological innovations driven by directives and sustainability commitments shift resource circularity systems towards the international arena and drive the formation of partnerships
in wider geographical settings. The capacity of a plastics recycling ecosystem to operate agilely in a local setting and efficiently in a global context is vital for its success.
potential users of the recyclate. While waste collection and processing is typically carried out on a local or regional basis, technological innovations driven by directives and sustainability commitments shift resource circularity systems towards the international arena and drive the formation of partnerships
in wider geographical settings. The capacity of a plastics recycling ecosystem to operate agilely in a local setting and efficiently in a global context is vital for its success.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | XXXIII ISPIM Innovation Conference "Innovating in a Digital World" |
| Subtitle of host publication | LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications |
| Publisher | Lappeenranta University of Technology |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-952-335-694-8 |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Jun 2022 |
| MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
| Event | XXXIII ISPIM Innovation Conference: Innovating in a Digital World - RAdisson Blu Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 5 Jun 2022 → 8 Jun 2022 https://www.ispim-innovation-conference.com/ https://www.conferencesubmissions.com/ispim/copenhagen2022/index.html (Proceeding submissions) |
Publication series
| Series | LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications: Research Reports |
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| ISSN | 2243-3376 |
Conference
| Conference | XXXIII ISPIM Innovation Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Denmark |
| City | Copenhagen |
| Period | 5/06/22 → 8/06/22 |
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Keywords
- circular business ecosystem; plastic waste; chemical recycling