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CIRC-TOUR: Circular Polymers and Microplastic Reduction through Thermochemical Recycling

Reference number
Coordinator RISE Processum AB
Funding from Vinnova SEK 499 955
Project duration December 2024 - May 2025
Status Completed
Venture Global cooperation 2024
Call Planning grant for international proposal 2024

Important results from the project

With support from a Vinnova grant, we coordinated the proposal for the EIC PATHFINDER OPEN on May 12, 2025. The grant helped us to bring together a diverse consortium of 6 partners, including 4 SMEs, 1 university and 2 research organisations. We wrote a competitive proposal to close the loop on hard-to-recycle marine plastic waste .

Expected long term effects

The project is expected to contribute to long-term advances in plastic recycling by exploring new ways to valorize marine plastic waste. If successful, the approach could enable future recycling of currently non-recyclable plastic streams, supporting circularity and sustainability goals.

Approach and implementation

The writing process for the proposal was a collaborative effort involving a multidisciplinary consortium of six partners. We defined roles and responsibilities early, held regular meetings to exchange input and align on key aspects, and ensured that all contributions supported the overall project vision. The proposal was structured around a clear summary, well-defined objectives, a robust methodology, expected impacts, and detailed budget planning to ensure a strong, competitive submission.

The project description has been provided by the project members themselves and the text has not been looked at by our editors.

Last updated 20 June 2025

Reference number 2024-04046