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Project Code [DT2020229]

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Project title

Transform the plastics industry: drastically reducing the amount of fresh petroleum extracted virgin material used, and positioning PET recyclate as a perpetually reusable resource.

Primary Funding Agency

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Technological University of the Shannon

Lead Applicant

n/a

Project Abstract

The PerPET project will reduce the amount of fresh petroleum extracted virgin material used and position PET recyclate as a perpetually reusable resource.

Grant Approved

�1,475,769.00

Research Hub

Climate related research

Research Theme

Achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Start Date

01/08/2021

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/07/2025