TNO: partner in waste recycling

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How TNO helps the recycling waste sector

For the journey towards a circular economy, recycling is a crucial component. That's why TNO assists the sector in innovating by assessing scenarios, applications, and measures. This includes new product designs, sustainable technologies for plastic recycling, and the reuse of valuable waste materials. Additionally, strategies are developed to reduce the spread of microplastics. Discover how TNO contributes to a circular economy through innovations and collaboration.

From 30% to 50% circular plastics

Currently, 70% of plastics are incinerated. We believe this must improve swiftly. Hence, we've set our ambition for 2030: by then, 50% of plastics must be produced in a circular manner. Through innovative production and recycling technologies, we aim to make this ambitious goal achievable.

Research

How TNO can help you grow

Do you want to start a company, but do you need scientific substantiation? TNO helps you with research.

Innovation

Why TNO

Do you want to develop a product or service, but you don't have the facilities or resources for it? TNO helps you with the development.

Collaborate

Therefore TNO

Are you looking for collaborations? TNO is happy to provide you with advice.

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'Annually, we incinerate 7 million tonnes of waste. For a circular economy, we need to convert more materials into raw materials.'

Kim Meulenbroeks

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Would you like to know how to collaborate with TNO?

Innovations are created through collaboration. This can only be achieved with partners. Hence, we collaborate annually with around 3,000 major multinational corporations, SMEs, universities, research institutions, and governments, both domestically and internationally, to tackle common challenges.

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An objective standard to assess recycled plastic quality

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Insight
16 April 2026
TNO and the University of Maastricht have developed the RecyQMeter, a pioneering tool to transparently compare recycled plastic streams and to support better decisions for both polymer recyclers and users.

Fewer microplastics and higher yields in plastic recycling

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Insight
18 March 2026

Gasifying waste and residual wood for large scale Green Gas production

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News
4 February 2026

New routes for sorting and composite separation

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Insight
22 January 2026

From lab to market: TNO steps up sustainable plastic recycling with dissolution

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Insight
6 October 2025