Plastics

The projects under plastics have a strong focus on the industrial ecosystem as this is representing a critical element of the value-chain: this is where materials are selected, products are designed, and the actual recycling occurs.

Plastic Projects

Projects concerning Plastics

Biocomposites to substitute plastic

Agroindustrial side-streams will be exploited for cellulose nanofibers (CNF) that will form the basis for composite manufacture.

Reverse Material & Product Requirement Planning

The aim of the project is to adopt and reverse material resource planning approach to increase the inclusion, utilization, quality and circularity of recycled plastic.

Design for Disassembly

Proving the technology with design for disassembly as a key enabler for manufacturers to prepare product and materials for circularity.

Petfection

The vision is to demonstrate viable, circular value chains and implementation pathways for recycling of household waste plastics, and that such implementation can substantially support the Danish recycling requirements and CO₂ reduction targets.

Circularity of Industrial Thermoplastic for high quality recycling

The vision is to enable companies to use recycled plastics in their products to the highest possible value application, preferably in their own products.

Blesystem 2030 P6

Every year, around 500 million disposable diapers are used in Denmark, equivalent to 50-100,000 tons of diaper waste. Of this, 10-15,000 tons are plastic waste (including plastic fibers). The diaper consumption accounts for approximately 100,000 tons of CO2-equivalent emissions in production and disposal.

Latest in Plastics

News & Events concerning Plastics

Five New Coordinated Calls

TRACE launches five coordinated funding calls to accelerate Denmark’s transition to a circular and resilient economy. Together, they provide over 128 million DKK in funding, targeting proof-of-concept circular economy (CE) systems and improved methods for measuring systemic impact.

01 Jul 2025

Joint call for 58.2 mio DKK

Solving today’s complex sustainability challenges requires strong partnerships and bold thinking. That’s why the four mission-driven partnerships - INNO-CCUS, MissionGreenFuels, AgriFoodTure, and Trace are coming together in a joint call for innovation projects.

With a total budget of 58.2 million DKK, this upcoming call - supported by Innovation Fund Denmark - aims to fund groundbreaking projects that accelerate Denmark’s green transition working towards Denmark’s ambitious climate goals.

10 Apr 2025

Join us at the postponed call conference as we create new projects within the framework of the TRACE partnership.

Mark your calendars for August 27th, 2025, at Spinderihallerne, Spinderigade 11E, 7100

28 Mar 2025

Plastics in textiles – why is that a problem?

TRACE hosts panel debate at LOOP Forum

On April 29, from 13:05 to 13:50, TRACE hosts a panel debate on the challenges of fossil-based synthetic textiles at the LOOP Forum in Copenhagen. Experts will discuss how fast fashion, largely dependent on cheap plastic polymers like polyester, impacts circular ambitions in the textile sector.

05 Mar 2025

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Plastics

Workstream Leader

Morten Birkved

Mail: morb@igt.sdu.dk