Circular plastics
To combat the depletion of the Earth’s resources and climate change, it’s essential to reduce plastic waste. We make it possible to ensure that the plastics we use are circular. TNO develops scenario models to guide the transition to a circular economy. Together with our partners, we work on new production and recycling technologie
Solution to plastic waste
We conduct research into circular plastics. This way, we prevent plastic waste and stimulate sustainable plastic production. Find out more about our innovations.
Our latest developments
Microplastics in clothing: research into reducing textile fibres
Textile is the fifth largest source of microplastics. TNO has developed a new measurement technique to identify microplastics in textile.
From plastic free to future-proof plastics
The increasing demand for plastics requires structural change. To make that happen, together with Fraunhofer UMSICHT, we present a white paper with four strategic approaches for a circular economy.
Quantifying plastic quality for a circular economy
The gamechanger in plastic recycling: TNO has developed a model for better plastic recycling: the Quality Model for Recycled Plastic.
TNO’s view of 2030: 50% of plastics designed for circularity
Our ambition for 2030: 50% plastics produced circularly. Currently, 70% of plastics are still incinerated. This can quickly be improved. Find out how.
Surprisingly, in addition to packaging, car tyres and agricultural plastic biggest sources of microplastics in the Netherlands
TNO's microplastics model has identified the biggest contributors to microplastics. There is also insight for action against microplastics.
Contact us
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Pieter Imhof
Functie:Business developer and Cluster lead Circular PlasticsPieter has always had a drive for technological, societal, financial and environmental innovations that contribute to a sustainable future. The combination of people skills, leadership ability and technological expertise have helped him throughout his career to counter complex challenges, build bridges across the entire value chain, and open the door to the new economy.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Telefoon:+31 6 51 52 11 79
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Email:Email Pieter
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LinkedIn:Pieter on LinkedIn
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Esther van den Beuken
Functie:Principal Consultant Circular PlasticsEsther is committed to accelerating the transition towards using circular plastics and has a clear vision on how to reach those goals. Her work on complex issues requires her to collaborate intensively with small and large companies across the whole value chain, as well as with national and European inter-branch organisations and government agencies.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Telefoon:+31 6 22 42 85 47
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Email:Email Esther
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LinkedIn:Esther on LinkedIn
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