Chemical Recycling converts e. g. polymeric waste by changing its chemical structure to produce products (e. g. waxes) or substances (e.g., oil and gas) that are used as raw materials for the manufacturing of plastics or other products. Products exclude those used as fuels or means to generate energy. There are different chemical recycling technologies such as pyrolysis, solvolysis, gasification, hydro-cracking and depolymerisation.
Note: Alternatively, the terms “feedstock recycling” (synonym per ISO 15270: 2008) or “advanced recycling” (preferred in the American region) are used.
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