Return system professional market. As a potential way to save CO2 and to be able to build more, there is a plan to set up a return system for the professional market. In cooperation with a construction company, a wholesaler wants to realize separate collection of sealant tubes using containers. This will create a mono-flow suitable for recycling. The possibilities are being researched before a pilot will take place at a later date.
Return system consumer market. A manufacturer of the tubes is exploring the possibility of printing 4 different watermarks on the tubes so that they can be collected and processed separately. The watermarks will be assigned to the cluster groups of acrylic, hybrid, silicone and other. The watermarks should ensure that the flow of recyclate is returned and can be reused. Reuse ensures security of supply of raw materials. These watermarks will also be applied on the professional market.
Recycling process. In order to achieve a dignified recycling process, recyclers and waste processors need to talk to each other to achieve EU standards.
Example of a new design. Designers went around the table to see what could be changed at the beginning of the chain, in the design of kit tubes. The possible solution: a tube with a soft exterior so that it can be folded together after use. This way you end up with a small piece of tube that takes up less space when collecting and the user can see how much is left in it, preventing waste.

Caulk, glue, coatings and other chemical products in the DIY industry