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

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Microplastics in clothing: research into reducing textile fibres

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Textile is the fifth largest source of microplastics. TNO has developed a new measurement technique to identify microplastics in textile.

Microplastics and the unknown risks

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What are microplastics and what are the effects on people and the environment? At TNO, we research the risks of and solutions to microplastics.

Thermochemical plastic recycling

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If it isn’t economically feasible to recycle plastics mechanically or chemically, thermochemical recycling may offer a sustainable solution.

Polymer solutions

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How can we make plastics more sustainable? By extending their service life. We are researching the degradation of polymers and creating innovative solutions.

The PRISM model

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To investigate the possibilities for circular and low-carbon economy plastics, TNO is working on a Plastic Recycling Impact Scenario Model: PRISM.