Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBPWhether through the Eco-Design regulation, the Right to Repair Directive, or rising customer expectations, requirements for the recyclability of products are constantly increasing.
Modern products are designed to conserve resources and avoid environmental impacts through recycling. Yet, many products are still produced, consumed, and disposed of in a linear manner. In order to transform this linear economy into circular practices, Fraunhofer IBP has built substantial expertise in the assessment of the recyclability of products and their circular design. Fraunhofer IBP supports companies in making their products more sustainable and competitive in modern economic systems - for a sustainable circular economy of the future.
Our activities include:
- Method development for the assessment of product-related recyclability and integration into life cycle assessment (LCA)
- Assessment of the recyclability of products using various methods (e.g., Material Circularity Indicator – (MCI), Circular Transition Indicator (CTI))
- Optimization of product and component recyclability
- Integration and evaluation of circular economy technologies within LCA frameworks
In addition to numerous projects in companies, Fraunhofer IBP is also engaged in many research projects dedicated to evaluating and improving the recyclability of products. Our auditing scientists constantly refine methods for assessing recyclability and integrating these methods into LCAs and product development processes.
To learn more about our work at Fraunhofer IBP, please explore the links below or contact us directly.