(Developed within the project Oceanwise)

Aim of the methodology is to guide assessing circularity and sustainability of the life cycle of EPS/XPS products and applications, both current and potential alternative solutions. Ultimate goal of the methodology is to help developing the most sustainable (economic, social, environmental) and circular alternatives for the targeted applications.

It is not oriented just to materials level. By “solution” it is understood the combination of possible alternatives throughout a life cycle application, using a specific material, a manufacturing and distribution process to utilization points (1st level users, 2nd level users, etc), waste collection systems and end of life management processes.

This methodology is intended to be a guidance for industry on how to assess circularity of products integrating Circularity Assessment within the conceptual design phase of the different packaging products targeted by Oceanwise project, where EPS/XPS materials have been used, such as:

• – Fishing industry packaging (fisheries, aquaculture, sea-food)
• – Food goods industry packaging (retail, distribution, supermarket chains, e.g. vegetables, fish, meat, fruit)
• – Consumer goods packaging, such as appliances

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