Closing the loop for the plastics waste in our waters
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Sotenäs kommun - Sotenäs kommun Tillväxt och utvecklingsavd |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 265 489 |
| Project duration | July 2021 - October 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Call for proposals to promote participation in Horisont Europa |
| Call | Promote Swedish participation in Horisont Europa: planning projects in Sustainable industry 2021 |
Important results from the project
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The purpose of this development / project is to reduce the amount of waste in our waters, which is in line with the UN´s development goals. There is also a focus on future business growth for EU high-tech companies in line with EU Afrika´s strategy to develop a green growth model and improve the business environment through innovations for and in Africa.
Expected long term effects
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The result of this project will be a modular business model for collecting plastic waste and processing it into an advanced product. Ecological Waste treatment, treatment of polluted water and purification processes are also needed. An integrated solution that can handle plastic as well as other parallel waste streams is needed. In addition to an integrated system, there is a need for strong ecosystem management and a business model that engages all actors in the ecosystem in a long-term project.
Approach and implementation
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** How to achieve the objectives of the proposal: Develop an overall concept for the collection and recycling of plastics for countries with functioning waste management systems and countries where waste management does not work. This includes the concept of recycling organic and textile waste which is esavoidable side streams when collecting plastic from watercourses. Create concrete pilots with proof of concept for the plastic recycling value chain.