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Project Code [2014-ET-CP-61]

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Project title

Development of a demonstrator construction component utilising Mixed Plastics Waste

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Shabra Plastics & Packaging Ltd

Lead Applicant

Aidan Smyth

Project Abstract

This proposed EPA study will strive to develop a demonstrator insulation panel from Mixed Plastics Waste, which will have potential for use in the construction industry. The properties of the insulation panel developed will be tested against those currently on the market. The goal is to showcase that it is cost effective and technically feasibility to develop such products from Irish Mixed Plastics Waste. The results of the research will be widely promoted in the hope that it will encourage and give other recyclers, reprocessors and manufacturers the confidence to develop innovation new product offering from Mixed Plastics Waste.

Grant Approved

�60,000.00

Research Hub

Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration

Research Theme

n/a

Start Date

05/01/2015

Initial Projected Completion Date

04/07/2016