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PEF Recyclability

PEF has received Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR), and has received an interim endorsement from the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) for recycling of multilayer PET/PEF packaging in the European bottle recycling market. PEF also received an interim endorsement from EPBP for monolayer PEF bottles, the data shows that up to 2% market penetration PEF is not negatively impacting the quality of the PET recycling stream.

Reports

EPBP dossier for monolayer PEF bottles with a market penetration of 2% and 5%
In this recycling study we assess the impact of monolayer PEF bottles entering the PET recycling stream. It contains the assessment towards plaques and into bottle application.
EPBP and RecyClass recycling evaluation of multilayer PEF/PET bottles
PEF can be used as barrier material in PET applications and as such it will end-up in the clear PET recycling stream. The impact of PEF, in a multilayer structure, on the quality of recycling has been evaluated according to the testing protocols of EPBP and RecyClass. The technical report that has led to the RecyClass approval and EPBP interim endorsement can be downloaded here.
APR Critical Guidance recycling evaluation of multilayer PEF/PET bottles
PEF can be used as barrier material in PET applications and as such it will end-up in the clear PET recycling stream. The impact of PEF, in a multilayer structure, on the quality of recycling has been evaluated according to the testing Critical Guidance Protocol of APR. The technical report that has led to the APR recognition can be downloaded here.
NTCP: Avantium – Sortability of PEF
A sorting study was conducted on different PEF applications to determine their sortability. In the study, PEF was sorted out to a separate PEF stream or included in the PET recycling stream.
The Influence of Small Amounts of the Biobased Polyester PEF on the Mechanical Recycling of PET
This study expands current knowledge of thermomechanical and crystallization behavior by examining the influence of PEF on the mechanical recycling process of bottle-grade PET.

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PEF and FDCA

PEF is a plant-based, recyclable, and high-quality polymer with a wide range of applications in areas such as bottles & packaging, textiles. and many more.

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