Circular plastics through joint system development in the energy, waste, and chemical sectors
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | BioShare AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 520 000 |
| Project duration | October 2024 - October 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Net Zero industry - Program-specific efforts |
| Call | Impact Innovation: System demonstrators for the sustainable manufacturing industries of the future - step 1 |
Important results from the project
The project achieved all goals and provided clear insight into how a system shift toward chemical recycling of plastics can be implemented. Analysis of feedstock and the pyrolysis process shows that the technology is technically and economically feasible and can increase recycling of plastics from post-sorting. A business model and national potential of about 250,000 tons per year were identified, that could strengthen Sweden’s resilience and reducing fossil emissions from waste incineration.
Expected long term effects
The project shows strong potential for a system shift through chemical recycling of plastics via pyrolysis. The technology enables recycling of mixed plastic streams for production circular plastics of virgin quality. In the long term, pyrolysis can reduce fossil emissions and enable recycling of over 250,000 tons of plastic per year. Industrial and imported waste also show significant potential. This shift would strengthening Sweden’s resilience and circular resource supply.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out as planned and achieved all objectives. Work followed the intended structure with five work packages and the right activities to meet the project’s purpose. A site visit was conducted at the Brista facility. Several partners already had relevant data, which streamlined the work and reduced their workload; BioShare therefore assumed a larger role in analysis and modelling. Collaboration functioned well, and the timeline was met without external obstacles.