Creating value from waste: EU Project Circular Flooring turns post-consumer PVC flooring into plasticiser-free recyclates

Following five years of intense research, the Circular Flooring consortium has proven that it is possible to produce plasticiser-free PVC recyclates from end-of-life flexible floor coverings. The solvent-based recycling process, which is operated with CreaSolv® formulations¹ jointly developed by Fraunhofer IVV and CreaCycle, can efficiently remove critical legacy plasticisers from waste PVC flooring. BayFOR successfully supported the Circular Flooring consortium in preparing its application for EU funding. As a project partner, it also provided the consortium with guidance on project management and communication activities.
 

The new image film for the EU project Circular Flooring has just been released. It gives an insight into the project and the future of PVC recycling.