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Circular economy is gaining importance globally, and with it, the use of recycled raw materials is becoming more and more common. However, before these recycled materials can be reused in the manufacturing of new products, it is crucial to ensure their quality and safety. This is where physico-chemical analyses play an essential role in the recycling process.
At OSE Industries, our experts address these issues on-site or in the laboratory to provide you with the appropriate answers to your questions:
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One of the first steps in analyzing recycled materials is to verify their formulation.
The presence of heavy metals in recycled materials can pose risks to human health and the environment, and lead to regulatory non-compliance (Directive RoHS No. 2015/863, Toy Directive No. 2009/48/EC, REACH Regulation No. 1907/2006, Packaging and Waste Directive No. 94/62/EC...)
Recycled materials may contain potential contaminants. This can result from environmental pollution or inefficient recycling processes. Physico-chemical analyses are essential to identify these contaminants and take appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce them to safe levels.
These techniques are essential for identifying and quantifying these exogenous elements.
The use of RRMs, although sustainable, presents significant challenges in terms of performance and reliability. Indeed, recycling cycles can alter the mechanical properties of materials, affecting their strength, elasticity, and durability. Recycled fibers may become more fragile, less effective, or show quality variations from one batch to another, making it difficult to ensure consistent performance. It is therefore crucial to rigorously assess these materials to ensure they meet the technical requirements of your products.
To assess the technical performance of these materials, OSE SERVICES assists you in the physical and chemical characterization of your recycled products. Our tests include:
ensures that you can guarantee optimal quality products while meeting environmental and regulatory expectations.
One of the main challenges with RRMs is ensuring complete traceability. Knowing the origin of the recycled materials, their collection process, and their treatment is essential to ensure they meet quality standards and regulations. Traceability enhances transparency and trust throughout the supply chain, reducing the risk of non-compliance.
The mass balance method allows certification of the proportion of recycled materials without strict separation of flows, but this can lead to misleading claims about the content of recycled materials. End users may believe that a product is entirely recycled, while only a fraction of it actually is. While this method is practical, it requires transparent and rigorous management to avoid distortions and ensure clear information for consumers.
Regulations regarding the use of recycled materials are constantly evolving. It is therefore necessary to stay up-to-date with the applicable standards and legal requirements. Physico-chemical analyses help businesses comply with current regulations and adapt to future changes.
The AGEC (Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy) law imposes new obligations on the textile industry to reduce waste and encourage recycling. It mandates the prohibition of destroying unsold goods, the requirement for transparency on product composition, and strengthens manufacturers' responsibility for the end-of-life of textiles. These measures aim to transform the sector towards more sustainable practices, promoting the use of recycled materials and better resource management throughout the product life cycle.
