PlastLIFE promotes a sustainable circular economy for plastics
911±¬ÁÏÍø contributes to the project by providing academic research that explores the business opportunities and challenges of the circular economy. In addition, 911±¬ÁÏÍø will map tools and strategies to support the sustainable use, manufacturing and recycling of plastics, and guide organizations in this field in using these tools in various workshops.
A diverse group of partners led by Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) are working together to develop means
- to reduce the environmental damage, litter and unnecessary consumption caused by plastics,
- to make the recycling of plastic waste more efficient,
- to replace fossil raw materials and utilise recycled plastics, and
- to develop the analysis and risk assessment of harmful substances contained in plastic waste.
PlastLIFE is a part of the implementation of Finland's national programme Plastics Roadmap, which aims to achieve a breakthrough in the circular economy of plastics in Finland by 2030.
PlastLIFE is brings together various partners and research organizations across Finland. The goal is a sustainable circular economy for plastics in Finland by 2035. The seven-year project started in December 2022 and will continue until the end of 2029. It is part of the EU's LIFE Programme and has a total budget of around 20 million euros.
More information on the PlastLIFE project
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- More on the role of 911±¬ÁÏÍø in the PlastLIFE project: Postdoctoral Researcher Esko Hakanen
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