Coast joins Reinkarneer as analytical partner
COAST proudly announces its involvement in Reïnkarneer, an ambitious regional project in Zuid-Limburg aimed at accelerating the transition toward a truly circular plastics economy. The initiative brings together industry leaders, research institutions, and innovation partners to tackle one of Europe’s most pressing sustainability challenges: improving the quality, transparency, and usability of recycled plastics.
Despite strong European ambitions, only 11.7% of plastics used in products currently originate from recycled materials. A major barrier lies in the absence of standardized characterization methods, uniform nomenclature, and reliable digital product passports for recycled plastics. Reïnkarneer addresses these gaps through the integration of advanced analytical technologies, AI-driven data analysis, and machine learning.
Within the project, COAST contributes its expertise in analytical science and technology to develop and validate advanced characterization methods for recycled plastic streams. By connecting lab-based and in-line measurement technologies with digital data systems, COAST supports the creation of a standardized framework that enables reliable classification and grading of recycled materials.
The project will deliver:
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Standardized physico-chemical characterization protocols
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An industry-wide nomenclature for recycled plastics
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AI-supported digital product passports
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Practical validation through six industrial use cases
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Knowledge integration into education and professional training
Through collaboration with partners such as FBBasic, REUZ, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, CHILL, TNO, RD4, and multiple industrial stakeholders, Reïnkarneer strengthens the Chemelot ecosystem as a leading hub for circular materials innovation.
By combining analytical excellence with digital transformation, COAST helps unlock the full potential of recycled plastics—making them more transparent, competitive, and ready for large-scale industrial application.
