Pyrolysis of Dutch mixed plastic waste: Lifecycle GHG emissions and carbon recovery efficiency assessment.

ABSTRACT: Plastic production and consumption contribute to climate change and the depletion of non-renewable fossil resources, necessitating a shift towards a circular economy. This study explored the potential of pyrolysis as a novel approach to managing plastic waste and achieving plastic circularity in the Netherlands. Specifically, we focused on the pyrolysis of DKR-350, a low-quality mixed-plastic sorting residue. Using the life cycle assessment framework, we analysed DKR-350 pyrolysis, based on empirical data from pilot-scale trials, from two perspectives depending on the system's primary function: waste management or naphtha production. We also considered the impacts of pyrolysis feedstock pre-treatment, including washing. Our findings demonstrated that pyrolysis of DKR-350, with lifecycle gr

SUBMITTER: Petrik J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12301508 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature