The REMADE Institute: Overview of the R&D Portfolio with a Focus on Research to Enable Increased Polymer Recycling

The REMADE Institute invests in research and development (R&D) to develop technology solutions to accelerate the circularity of materials including polymers, fibers, metals, and electronics scrap. Technology solutions that increase the circularity of materials will significantly contribute to an increase in energy efficiency, an increase in materials use efficiency and a reduction of GHG emissions in the domestic manufacturing sector. This presentation will briefly highlight the mission of REMADE and will focus on discussing REMADE R&D that will enhance the increased recycling of polymers. The current R&D portfolio includes projects across the value-chain of polymer recovery, separation by mechanical processing, conversion by chemical processing and process control for integration of recycled polymers into product manufacturing.