INCREACE

We are a European Commission-funded project that will contribute to a circular, autonomous and resilient plastics value chain as a part of the European Strategy for Plastics and the green and digital transition. INCREACE will pave the way to increased uptake of post-consumer recycled plastics in added value products through developing innovative and interdisciplinary solutions along the entire plastics recycling value chain. We follow a systemic approach with the following focused actions: ♻ Ensure traceability of recycled materials ♻ Develop relevant verification methods for recycled content ♻ Improve pre-processing of plastic waste through a data-driven approach ♻Increase the recycling yield of mixed plastics and contribute to EU broadly accepted procedures to control the consistent quality of recyclates ♻Pave the way towards recyclable-by-design plastics ♻Push current boundaries for new applications of recycled plastics in challenging applications where the current share is still zero to very low ♻Enhance engagement of the society through active collaboration and empower people and communities as actors of the circular plastics transition ♻Provide a systemic framework for an enhanced uptake of recycled plastics in added value products The consortium brings together key actors from different sectors, such as researchers, recyclers (mechanical, chemical, solvent-based), product designers, material and component manufacturers, OEMs, software developers, an EPR system and consultants.