Table 3 Examples of contaminated materials recovered for further use
From: How should we deal with the interfaces between chemicals, product and waste legislation?
Material | Contaminant | Maximum concentration | Separate collection | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PVC window frames | Cd stabilisers | 0.1%/0.01% | Voluntary | PVC window frames |
Plastics from bottle crates | Pigments containing heavy metals | Regulations for Pb, Cd, … pigments | Voluntary, incentivised by deposits | Bottle crates |
Used paper towels | Pathogens (cannot be excluded) | Should not be mixed with other used paper and cardboard | Voluntary (introduced by Essity, trade name Tork) | Toilet paper |
Mixed plastic products | Unknown, potentially hazardous additives | Does not meet quality requirements for most products | Residues from sorting facilities | Substitute for concrete or wooden parts used outside |