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Beijing, 6th of June 2018
Case studies of post-consumer plastic
recycling in Germany –
From-shelf-to-shelf-Recycling
Michael Gibler
Head of International Sales, Systalen
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Findings of the implementation of
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by the
Packaging Ordinance in Germany
Recycler
Producer / Retail
Trader
Consumer
Collector / Sorter
Management of collection, sorting and recycling of packaging waste
on behalf of producers and retailers
Recyclates can be used for technical products
Premium quality
granules are closing the loop
Desing4Recycling is an important success
factor
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The environmental advantage of plastic recyclates is significant
Ecological benefits of plastic recycling
Systalen
Polypropylen
Savings compared to new product
Global warming potential
[kg CO2-eq./kg]
0,8 50 %
Process energy
[MJ/kg]
18,8 60 %
Acidification
[kg SO2-eq./kg]
2,5 59 %
Eutrophication
[kg PO4-eq./kg]
0,9 79 %
Eco-profiles of plastic recyclates produced by DER GRÜNE PUNKT
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Plastic recycling is cost-effective climate protection
Economic benefit of plastic recycling
CO2 abatement costs in Germany
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20
40
60
80
100
EEG (1) EEG (2) Durchschnitts-kosten (3)
Duales System
€/t CO2-Äquivalent
Quelle: RWI (1) Nach Angaben von Franke et al. (2014: 365); (2) Nach Angaben von Jung (2013: 14); (3) Nach Angaben des UBA (2014: 6) sowie eigene Berechnungen.
(only post-consumer
plastic recycling)
Average costs (3)
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Post-consumer plastic recycling at
Der Grüne Punkt
Two plants deliver reliable quantities and qualities. At the Technical Center in
Cologne new products are developed according to customer requirements.
The plants of Systec Plastics in
Eisfeld and Hörstel produce
approx. 55,000 t Plastic granules per year
In the technical center in Cologne,
the products of the future are
developed
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Case Study A: HDPE Bottles 100% made by
post-consumer plastic.
Input storage of sorting plant in Germany HDPE-Bottles after sorting process
SYSTALEN HDPE after Washing & Extrusion HDPE-Bottles 100% post-consumer plastic
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Case Study B: Plastic granules for the
construction business
Made in Germany - Delivered worldwide
Plates, Films, Construction parts (HDPE, LDPE, PP)
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Flower Pots, Boxes
Case Study C: Plastic granules for the
gardening business
Made in Germany - Delivered worldwide
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› Interaction of legislation and recycling industry is necessary to
increase recycling rates for plastics (like for glass and paper)
› New Law in Germany will increase recycling quota for plastics
packaging from 36% now to 63% in 2021
› Industry is responsible by EPR
› Industry gets incentives for proper Design4Recycling and
recycling content
› The increase in the plastic recycling rate in Germany will increase
the further technical development.
From-shelf-to-shelf-Recycling:
Industry is responsible to reach recycling quotes and gets
incentives for supporting the circular economy
Role of the private sector for
increasing recycling rates
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› Everything starts with Design4Recycling and using of regrinds!
Recyclability and recycled content is the first step of a successful circular
economy.
› Plastic recyclates from post-consumer plastics offer a considerable
environmental advantage and reach first-class qualities
› The use of plastic recyclates from post-consumer plastics in consumer
applications and packaging increases the sensitivity of consumers for
separate collection of recyclables.
From-shelf-to-shelf-Recycling:
Plastics processors and fillers/distributors play a central role in
closing the plastics cycle. They are required to check and implement
the application.
Commitment from Industry is key
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