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 technologies.
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
Fewer microplastics and higher yields in plastic recycling
New routes for sorting and composite separation
From lab to market: TNO steps up sustainable plastic recycling with dissolution
Webinar: Biobased plastics in a sustainable future
Biobased plasticisers: from compliance to competitive edge
Our impact
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De R&D Hub: Research & Development Hub for Plastic Waste Processing
Status project
1 March 2023 - 1 March 2028
In cooperation with
BASF, Covestro, Dow, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi Chemical ...
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BIOTTEK: Joint knowledge development on bioplastics
Status project
1 September 2023 - 31 August 2026
In cooperation with
Senbis Sustainable Products B.V., Senbis Polymer Innovations ...
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The impact of plastic waste management activities in Kota Ambon and Surabaya, Indonesia
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Syschemiq: Collaborating on a systemic approach to sustainable plastics
Status project
1st September 2022 - 31st August 2026
In cooperation with
21 partners
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CISUFLO: Improving the circularity in the European Flooring Sector
Status project
1 June 2021 - 1 June 2025
In cooperation with
15 partners
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Why reducing microplastics is essential and achievable
Contact us
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Esther van den Beuken
Functie:Market Manager CircularityEsther 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 - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Esther
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