Chemistry and the circular economy

This paper discusses the role of chemistry and materials science in achieving a sustainable and circular polymeric economy, where polymers are designed and used in a way that minimizes waste and environmental impacts.

The authors highlight the importance of adopting circular design principles and green chemistry practices in the development of polymeric materials, processes, and products that are safe, sustainable, and circular.

This paper proposes a new framework for the sustainable and circular use of polymeric materials, highlighting the need for a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach across the value chain, from material design and production to end-of-life management and recycling.

This paper highlights the potential of chemical recycling as a technology to enable a circular economy for plastic packaging wastes.

The authors discuss the environmental benefits and challenges of chemical recycling, comparing its performance to mechanical recycling and incineration.

This paper proposes a framework for the sustainable and circular use of plastic packaging materials, which integrates chemical recycling as a complementary technology to mechanical recycling, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative and integrated approach across the value chain.

This paper discusses the integration of circular economy and green chemistry principles in the design of new products, emphasizing the need for radical innovation in product design.

The authors argue that circular design principles and green chemistry practices can help to minimize waste, reduce environmental impacts, and promote the sustainable use of resources in the development of new products.

This paper proposes a new framework for the integration of circular economy and green chemistry principles in product design, which asserts the importance of collaboration, co-creation, and user involvement in the design process.

This paper proposes a new framework for the circular use of materials and products in the chemical industry, which emphasizes the importance of designing and operating chemical processes based on circular economy principles.

The authors propose the use of new technologies and innovations, such as feedstock recycling and digital platforms, to enable a more efficient and sustainable use of resources in the chemical industry.

The paper also affirms the importance of regulatory frameworks and policies that support the transition towards a circular economy for the chemical industry, and proposes a set of recommendations for policymakers to foster the adoption of circular economy principles in the sector.