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PRIDES project yields valuable insights into sustainable pulping
The consortium of the Deep Eutectic Solvents project explored DES solvents for lignin isolation, studied the delignification mechanism, and designed a recovery process. But could it replace Kraft pulping?

Partner event
Nationaal Kunststof Congres
Tijdens het event zal de volgende gezamenlijke stap naar een circulaire kunstofketen worden gepresenteerd. Sluit je aan bij de CPI workshop “Sneller innoveren door publiek-private samenwerking”.

TREPS – Trace Removal Using Electrically Powered Separations
In a circular economy, traces need to be removed to keep the loop clean. TREPS deals with trace removal using electricity.

Unique innovation programme paves way for energy-neutral and circular process industry in 2050
Long Term Programme is a unique programme in which universities and companies work together to create a sustainable process industry.

Two insights on the PROVE IT project
We spoke with Juraj and Hilbert about PROVE IT: a project that aims to improve the efficiency of CO2-to-methanol production. What are the latest developments within the project?

External event
Circular Plastics NL matchmaking event
This matchmaking morning of the CPNL program is dedicated to the forthcoming calls for 2023.

Greening the ride: ReCYCLE project drives E-bike sustainability
In the new project ReCYCLE we focus on creating durable circular plastic parts for the use of electric bikes. Are you ready to join the ride towards a greener tomorrow?

External event
Solutions Day
COAST, in collaboration with Het Waterlaboratorium and Cirmar, organizes a "Solutions Day!". The theme of this day is the transition to a circular economy, with a focus on plastics and...

External event
Circular Plastics NL 2023: Information Session and Q&A
Are you curious about the latest advancements in the CPNL program and upcoming opportunities? Tune in for an engaging online information session (in English) on August 29 and September 4.

Scenarios as input to InReP
Gain unprecedented insights into the future of the plastic value chain with our comprehensive report.

White Paper: the potential for circular carbon in the Dutch industry
The Steel2Chemicals project presents the key findings of the pilot project in a whitepaper. It outlines results, perspectives and a detailed analysis.

White Paper: Advancing Circular Carbon in the Industry (Steel2Chemicals)
Learn how the Steel2Chemicals project advances circular carbon in the industry. Download the report for key findings and sustainable solutions.

Blog
Is carbon the problem?
Our Director Business Development, Carol Xiao, wrote a blog for FutureCarbonNL about circular carbon. You can read her contribution below. Carbon is present everywhere in our daily lives, such as...

Waste as a feedstock for the chemical industry
Can waste serve as a feedstock? Boelo Schuur, highlights how the chemical sector can start to make its feedstock more sustainable by converting waste streams.

CIRCPET – Circular PET trays for perishable food applications
PET trays are currently difficult to recycle. How can we create a fully circular PET tray solution that meets market demands while minimizing environmental impact?

CPI tackles PMD recycling: “Pyrolysis is not effective”
The CPI has researched effective ways for PMD recycling and explored solutions for the DKR350 recycling challenge.

HOPy – Headstart on pyrolysis
HOPy wants to find a solution that mitigates the environmental impact of plastic waste and taps into its potential as a resource for creating new materials.

ReCYCLE – Electrical bike with durable circular plastic parts
ReCYCLE is a cutting-edge project that combines electric bikes with durable circular plastic parts, pushing the boundaries of innovation in sustainability.

Nitrogen fixation with renewable electricity
Is Plasma Catalysis an alternative for small-scale ammonia synthesis?

External event
Resource Wende Conference
What is the European and Dutch strategy in case the desired resource supply cannot be realized, due to planetary boundaries, sustainability challenges, geopolitical tensions and social implications?

External event
Inspiration tour Chemelot and Gulpener
On April 21st, Platform Verduurzaming Industrie organises this year's first live inspiration tour to Limburg's Chemelot and Beer brewer Gulpener.

Less asparagus waste, more taste
Joanne Siccama, researcher from the Waste2Taste project, discovered that the residual flow of white asparagus is very suitable for spray-drying into powder.

Mono / Multilayered Plastic Sorting Based on Multi-Block Non-Negative Matrix Factorization
Plastic sorting is an essential part of waste management. However, the presence of multilayered plastic makes sorting much more challenging.

“Embrace the complexity of the energy transition”
What is needed in the energy transition? Andreas Ten Cate shares his vision on the transition and dives into the complexity of it all.