Events

NONTOX – Improving circularity of plastics

Exhibitions

The NONTOX project develops solutions to enhance plastic recycling by removing hazardous chemicals from plastic waste. This exhibition displays project results through informative posters and student concept ideas.

When

7.9.–12.10.2022

Where

Väre

FE lobby, 1st floor

The NONTOX project aims to improve the circularity of plastics, especially in electronic waste, end-of-life vehicles, and construction and demolition waste, by developing new means of recycling along with supportive design recommendations to make a true impact on the plastic-related value chain across Europe.

Infographic of the three NONTOX waste plastic streams: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Construction and Demolition Waste and End of Life Vehicle.

In everyday life, plastics are one of the most used materials, and their applications in both standard and high-tech equipment is growing fast.

NONTOX (2019-2022) is an EU Horizon 2020 project that aims to develop solutions to enhance plastic recycling by removing hazardous chemicals from plastic waste. The specific focus is on waste electrical and electronics equipment (WEEE), end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and construction and demolition waste (CDW). The aim of work ranges from developing new pretreatment methods and innovative approaches to valorise recycled plastics and the communication of eco-design recommendations to a wider audience.

Learn more about NONTOX

This exhibition showcases informative posters explaining such waste feedstocks and their potential recycling processes, along with eco-design considerations and students’ concept ideas how the recycled materials could be produced and used in the future.

Join the NONTOX Online Seminar