Circular plastics
A significant portion of plastics still ends up being incinerated rather than recycled. At TNO, we are committed to achieving a fully circular system by 2050. To this end, we are working towards making the production and use of plastics entirely circular.
We accomplish this by developing scenario models that guide the circular transition and by collaborating with partners on innovative production and recycling technologies.
Solution to plastic waste
From innovations for new plastic product designs to sustainable technologies for recycling plastics. With circular plastics, we’re contributing to a more sustainable future.
Our latest developments
Brightlands Circular Space opens: TNO helps companies scale up plastic innovations faster
Turning textile waste into new chemical building blocks
An objective standard to assess recycled plastic quality
Fewer microplastics and higher yields in plastic recycling
New routes for sorting and composite separation
Our impact
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CircuFilm: From old plastic back to supermarket ready food packaging
Status project
Finished
Resultaten
Household film back into food packaging – Dissolution delivers 0% contamination
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Reïnkarneer: The foundation for reliable data on recycled materials
Status project
2025 - 2027
In cooperation with
Cirmar / FBBasic, Reuz Polymers, TI‑COAST, Zuyd Hogeschool, ...
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MOMENTUM 3.0
Status project
2025 -2029
In cooperation with
17 partners
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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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