In position papers, the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy (CCPE) addresses issues that are currently of concern to society, science and business. As CCPE researchers, we want to take a stand and contribute our opinion to current debates. At the same time, we want to show whether and how we can contribute to solving these challenges with science-based data and facts. Our position papers are developed jointly by the employees of the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE – each position paper is the result of an opinionforming process involving several institutes. Fraunhofer CCPE combines the competences of six institutes of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft and cooperates closely with further Fraunhofer Institutes and industry partners. Together, we work on systemic, technical, and social innovations, focusing on the entire life cycle of plastic products. Under the leadership of the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, the following research institutes have joined forces: the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT, the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV and the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF. The position paper “Challenges and requirements in comparative life cycle assessment of plastics recycling” was prepared by the Fraunhofer Institutes UMSICHT, IML and ICT
Source: Fraunhofer CCPE
