TNO: partner in waste recycling
How TNO helps the recycling waste sector
For the journey towards a circular economy, recycling is a crucial component. That's why TNO assists the sector in innovating by assessing scenarios, applications, and measures. This includes new product designs, sustainable technologies for plastic recycling, and the reuse of valuable waste materials. Additionally, strategies are developed to reduce the spread of microplastics. Discover how TNO contributes to a circular economy through innovations and collaboration.
How we make impact
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The impact of plastic waste management activities in Kota Ambon and Surabaya, Indonesia
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Microplastics in clothing: research into reducing textile fibres
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CISUFLO: Improving the circularity in the European Flooring Sector
Status project
1 June 2021 - 1 June 2025
In cooperation with
15 partners
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European project HEREWEAR to develop biobased circular textiles
Status project
2020 - present
In cooperation with
Centexbel, Consortium Herewear
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Why reducing microplastics is essential and achievable
From 30% to 50% circular plastics
Currently, 70% of plastics are incinerated. We believe this must improve swiftly. Hence, we've set our ambition for 2030: by then, 50% of plastics must be produced in a circular manner. Through innovative production and recycling technologies, we aim to make this ambitious goal achievable.
Research
How TNO can help you grow
Do you want to start a company, but do you need scientific substantiation? TNO helps you with research.
Innovation
Why TNO
Do you want to develop a product or service, but you don't have the facilities or resources for it? TNO helps you with the development.
Collaborate
Therefore TNO
Are you looking for collaborations? TNO is happy to provide you with advice.
'Annually, we incinerate 7 million tonnes of waste. For a circular economy, we need to convert more materials into raw materials.'
Would you like to know how to collaborate with TNO?
Innovations are created through collaboration. This can only be achieved with partners. Hence, we collaborate annually with around 3,000 major multinational corporations, SMEs, universities, research institutions, and governments, both domestically and internationally, to tackle common challenges.
Also collaborating with TNO? Contact us
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Esther van den Beuken
Functie:Market Manager CircularityEsther is committed to accelerating the transition towards using circular plastics and has a clear vision on how to reach those goals. Her work on complex issues requires her to collaborate intensively with small and large companies across the whole value chain, as well as with national and European inter-branch organisations and government agencies.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Esther
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