The recycled plastic in focus is post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR plastic) obtained from relevant stakeholders in the Danish industry. Initially, the PCR material samples with accompanying documentation were collected and assessed, and then specific samples were selected for analysis and safety assessment. An analysis program for migration studies followed by broader screenings of ingredient substances and substance-specific analyses were combined and carried out to generate knowledge on the chemistry in PCR materials. Finally, a safety assessment was performed for specific chemical substances in selected PCR materials based on the results of chemical analysis.
The project was carried out during the period from August to December 2020 for Danish Environmental Protection Agency by Danish Technological Institute with DHI as subcontractor.