Royal Society of Chemistry leads experts in tackling polymers in liquid
They will collaborate to improve the way polymers-in-liquid formulations (PLFs) are made, used and disposed of by 2040.
Companies include Unilever and BASF will join leading academics, trade associations, research institutes and policymakers under the Sustainable PLFs 2040 initiative.
Polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs) are key ingredients found in a wide range of products, including household cleaning products.
These PLFs are worth US$125bln each year – but almost none of the 36Mt of these chemicals are recovered or recycled after use.
Under the new formal structure of the Sustainable PLFs 2040 initiative, a foresight and coordination group will be responsible for overseeing delivery against a roadmap previously published by the RSC.
Central to the roadmap are two missions to develop and scale biodegradable PLFs by 2030 and advance a circular economy infrastructure for PLFs by 2030.
