Circular Economy: Materials and processes for the circular use of resources | From laboratory to industrial scale

The topics we can help you with

Circular materials: Plastics

We are your partner for the circular plastics economy: we rethink plastic products and make them sustainable. We provide reliable evidence and models for the biodegradability of polymers, materials and plastic products. And we develop system services for a circular plastics economy.

Chemical recycling: Pyrolysis

Fraunhofer UMSICHT specializes in the depolymerization of difficult plastic waste streams by means of pyrolysis and the subsequent downstream cleaning and processing of the pyrolysis products. Our portfolio also includes the development of catalysts that help to make pyrolysis more efficient and sustainable.

Water cycles

We provide you with an optimized concept for the management of process and waste water. We also provide support in the recovery of valuable substances and nutrients from wastewater.

Sustainability assessment

Whether life cycle assessment or sustainability consulting: we provide the basis for strategic decisions for sustainable action and work with you to design resource-saving processes and products for the circular economy.