Collectors are significant link in the recycling value chain. They collect recyclable materials from various sources, like municipal waste and waste from commerce or industry. They collect the waste, sort it, and channel it into the recycling stream. They ensure that valuable materials do not end up in landfills or in the ovens but are instead directed toward recycling facilities.
Recyclers are transforming the sorted waste into usable raw materials. For example with plastics, they are breaking it down in smaller components, called flakes. This could involve mechanical recycling (shredding and washing) or chemical recycling (thermochemical decomposition). The output of recyclers is often referred to as ‘recycled plastics’ like flakes or in case of extrusion, granules are obtained rather than pellets.
Converters bridge the gap between recyclers and end-use manufacturers. They use the recycled materials, like granulates, from recyclers and convert them into final products. This step involves shaping, moulding and forming products into various items, like automotive parts, furniture, flowerpots, window frames, toys, packaging, food, cosmetics, buildings etc.
Traders facilitate the distribution of recycled materials within the global market. They ensure that recycled material or End of Waste Material find suitable buyers. They could also act as intermediaries between recyclers, converters, and manufacturers.
End users are the consumers. For consumers, it is important to know where the products are made from to make conscious choices when they are shopping. A reliable and transparent quality mark guides consumers to make the most sustainable choice in buying products in the supermarkets, garden centres, DIY shops et cetera.
Kiwa also has schemes that are focused upon the bio-economy and circular economy. For example, ISCC is focused upon certifying all types of biomasses, waste and residues, non-biological renewable sources, and recycled carbon materials. It is applicable to food, feed, chemicals, plastics, packaging, textiles and renewable raw materials derived from a process using renewable energy sources.
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