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Cardon, L. (author), Lin, J.W. (author), De Groote, M. (author), Ragaert, K. (author), Kopecka, J.A. (author), Koster, R.P. (author)This work concerns studies related to strategic development of products in which bio-based plastics are or will be applied, referred to as bio-based products. The studies cover (1) current and potential benefits of bio-based products in extended value chains including activities after end-of-life of products, (2) value communication between...journal article 2011
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Van Bruggen, E. (author), Koster, R.P. (author), Rageart, K. (author), Cardon, L. (author), Moerman, M. (author), Blessing, E. (author)Major benefits of plastics recycling are reduced depletion of non-renewable resources and reduction of world-wide waste. Traditional thermo-mechanical recycling causes reduction of mechanical properties for most thermoplastics. Down-cycled materials may nevertheless be suited for certain useful applications. Developing such applications may be a...conference paper 2012