Converting other flexible plastic packaging into fiber reinforcement (higher-end use) for the construction industry

将其他软塑料包装转化为建筑行业的纤维增强材料（高端用途）

• 批准号: 567033-2021
• 负责人: Gupta, Rishi
• 金额: $ 2.48万
• 依托单位: University of Victoria
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Alliance Grants
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2021-01-01 至 2022-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=721579
• 关键词: Converting; other; flexible; plastic; packaging

This project is a collaboration between Recycle BC and the University of Victoria. Other Flexible Plastic Packaging (OFPP) is amongst the fastest growing type of packaging, typically generated as waste in households. Examples of OFPP include stand-up and zipper lock pouches, such as pouches for granola or frozen berries; crinkly wrappers and bags, such as coffee bags or chip bags; flexible packaging with a plastic seal, such as packaging for fresh pasta or pre-packaged deli meats; non-food protective wrap, such as bubble wrap or plastic envelopes; and net bags for onions, avocados, lemons, etc. OFPP is not easily recyclable because it is comprised of multiple layers and different kinds of plastics. The layers of OFPP require deconstruction in a special way with the need for altered recycling streams. Therefore, OFPP cannot be mixed with curbside plastic recycling material. At the moment, the collected OFPP is recovered and made into engineered fuel. This pilot project will help move the disposition of OFPP up the Pollution Prevention Hierarchy (PPH). This project aims to convert OFPP to green engineered surface-treated fibers (GESTF) and thus into fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). Recycle BC will be able to work with the PI to potentially develop a new product that has a two-fold benefit of not only disposing of OFPP up the PPH but also helping the construction industry by improving the characteristics of concrete through use of fiber reinforcement.

该项目是 Recycle BC 和维多利亚大学之间的合作项目。其他软塑料包装 (OFPP) 是增长最快的包装类型之一，通常作为家庭废物产生。 OFPP 的示例包括立式袋和拉链袋，例如格兰诺拉麦片或冷冻浆果袋；起皱的包装纸和袋子，例如咖啡袋或薯片袋；带塑料密封的软包装，例如新鲜面食或预包装熟食肉类的包装；非食品保护包装，例如气泡包装或塑料信封； OFPP 不易回收，因为它由多层和不同种类的塑料组成。 OFPP 各层需要以特殊方式解构，并需要改变回收流。因此，OFPP 不能与路边塑料回收材料混合。目前，收集到的 OFPP 被回收并制成工程燃料。该试点项目将有助于将 OFPP 的处置提升至污染预防层级 (PPH)。该项目旨在将 OFPP 转化为绿色工程表面处理纤维 (GESTF)，从而转化为纤维增强混凝土 (FRC)。 Recycle BC 将能够与 PI 合作开发一种新产品，该产品具有双重好处，不仅可以将 OFPP 处理到 PPH 中，还可以通过使用纤维增强材料改善混凝土的特性来帮助建筑行业。