Post by Renewable Carbon Initiative

Today’s #RCIGraphOfTheMonth shows the diversity of all physical and chemical recycling technologies that are needed for realising the objectives of the Green Deal and advancing the circular economy.  The graph is part of an RCI’s position paper that shows that these technologies are indispensable for the green transition. It is freely available here: https://lnkd.in/dJtvYGGt The position paper identifies eleven requirements to create secure demand, drive investment and further improve the technology field. These include • general acceptance of the technology • mandatory recycled content for all polymers/plastics in all applications • recognition and clarification of rules for the calculation of recycling rates • full acceptance of mass balance & attribution with fuel-use excluded • accelerated approval of new chemical and physical recycling facilities • expansion of recycling infrastructure for all sectors beyond packaging • extension of CO₂ pricing for waste incineration in the ETS combined with a landfill ban RCI advocates for a pragmatic approach, emphasising that while closed-loop recycling is a noble goal for sectors such as packaging, textiles and automobiles, it should not be approached too dogmatically. Flexibility is essential to prevent environmental and economic inefficiencies. If the waste stream of one sector can be better used in another, this should be possible. Download the high-resolution graph here: https://lnkd.in/eCNJ39Hw   #RenewableCarbonInitiative #GreenDeal #Recycling #MechanicalRecycling #ChemicalRecycling #Pyrolysis #MassBalance #RCI #CircularEconomy