{"id":1734,"date":"2024-11-28T15:43:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurowaste.be\/?post_type=cpt_blog&p=1734"},"modified":"2024-12-17T13:59:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T12:59:48","slug":"innovatieve-recycletechnologieen-een-nieuwe-weg-naar-duurzaamheid","status":"publish","type":"cpt_blog","link":"https:\/\/www.eurowaste.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/innovative-recycling-technologies-and-a-new-path-to-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative recycling technologies: a new path to sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"

Waste is no longer a problem we simply want to throw away; it is an opportunity to recover valuable raw materials. Thanks to technological innovations, it is possible to optimise waste streams and reuse materials that were previously lost. This is crucial for companies that want to comply with stricter regulations while achieving their sustainability goals.<\/p>\n

One example is the use of advanced separation technologies. Whereas traditional methods were often limited in distinguishing materials, new techniques such as optical sorting machines make it possible to separate different types of plastics, metals and paper with unprecedented precision. This not only increases efficiency, but also the quality of recycled materials.<\/p>\n

Pyrolysis and chemical recycling<\/h2>\n

Traditional recycling methods for plastics are often limited to mechanical processes. This means materials lose quality over time. Chemical recycling, such as pyrolysis, offers a solution by breaking down plastics into their original chemical constituents. These raw materials can be reused to make new products without loss of quality.<\/p>\n

This is particularly relevant for plastics that are difficult to recycle, such as packaging materials and composites. In this way, companies can not only reduce their waste, but also contribute to the circular economy.<\/p>\n

Waterless recycling<\/h2>\n

Another emerging technology is waterless recycling, a process that processes waste without consuming large amounts of water. This is particularly important in sectors where water scarcity is a challenge. Technologies such as thermal separation and dry separation methods make it possible to recycle materials without putting additional pressure on water resources.<\/p>\n

The business benefits of innovative recycling technologies<\/h2>\n

Switching to advanced recycling technologies is not only an environmentally friendly choice; it also offers concrete benefits for businesses.<\/p>\n