Design for Recycling Plastics

Most of the plastic packaging in circulation today cannot be recycled or can only be recycled at great expense. Under constant observation and consideration of corresponding activities in the European area, harmonized guidelines for an environmentally compatible development and manufacture of plastic products and packaging (design for recycling) are being developed and discussed. The aim is to ensure that plastics are of high quality and minimized [...]

Plastics Recycling Switzerland (Report Modules 1 and 2)

Modules 1 and 2 of the "Plastics Recycling Switzerland" project comprised an analysis of the current situation as well as the updating and verification of the plastic volume flows and the corresponding recycling potentials in Switzerland. Plastics from households as well as plastics from industry, trade and agriculture were examined. Furthermore, the study shows trends and developments from the national and international environment. [...]

Reffnet case analysis of the ecological optimization potential of plastic cans

Oswald Nahrungsmittel GmbH is a company that sells seasoning mixes, bouillons and sauces, as well as dessert ingredients and coffee. Typical for Oswald is the packaging in the form of plastic cans. As part of Reffnet's consulting services, we worked with Carbotech AG to examine the packaging for its ecological optimization potential. It was important that the packaging [...]

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