REFORM – Resource-efficient injection moulding of plastics
The global use of plastics currently exceeds 400 million tonnes per year, and usage is expected to double over the coming 20 years. Unfortunately, this extensive use of plastics leads to significant greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce these emissions, more resource-efficient value chains and increased recycling of products and components are needed. One process technology that can contribute to greater resource efficiency in the manufacturing of plastic products is KuFizz. With this technology, material savings of 10–15% can be achieved, while the energy required for manufacturing can be reduced by more than 50%. The aim of the proposed project is to evaluate the robustness of the KuFizz technology and thereby facilitate the implementation of this technique within the Swedish plastics industry. The project is expected to lead to material and energy savings in the injection moulding of plastic products and has the potential to significantly contribute to a more resource-efficient Swedish plastics industry and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.