Work Package 2
PPS6
Circularity by Product Design
PPS6: RECYCLE +
Plastic Waste from Coffee Capsules
Specific Objectives
It is intended to recycle the largest number of coffee capsules in Portugal with the valorisation of the coffee grounds, triggering a use for the purpose of liquid biofertilizer and, on the other hand, the regeneration of plastic that will produce recycled raw material that will be incorporated into new non-food products.
This process will alow for reduced consumption of virgin raw material (of fossil origin), creating upcycling in home/habitat segment, aiming to engage the consumer as an active member in the recycling of coffee capsules.
Processes, Products or Services
- Coffee capsules more ecological, recyclable and with less contaminants;
- Non-food products from home/habitat segment;
- Liquid Biofertilizer.
Co-Promoters
Leader
Developments
Work Package 2 of the Sustainable Plastics Agenda at CNN INOVAÇÃO
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