The PVC Loop study by VinylPlus Healthcare proves that flexible PVC from medical devices like IV bags and dialysis tubing can be mechanically recycled up to six times without losing performance. Led by the tech centre AIMPLAS and backed by BASF, tests showed stable mechanical properties and minimal degradation. This debunks myths about plasticised PVC recyclability, matching rigid PVC’s circularity. Already active in 25 Belgian hospitals via VinylPlus Med, it’s expanding to France. The project supports the VinylPlus® 2030 Commitment and EU Green Deal objectives.
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