Traditional methods used for the disposal of automotive products will see significant change in the next couple of years. In conjunction with other environmental protection regulations the European Commission has given direct address to the management of End of Life Vehicles (ELV) with the introduction of the Directive 2000/53/EC. The directive requires member states to attain the following targets. By January 1, 2006 the re-use and recovery shall be increased to 85 % with re-use and recycling increased to a minimum of 80 %. By the January 1, 2015 the re-use and recovery shall be increased to 95 % with re-use and recycling increased to a minimum of 85 %. Encompassed in the directive is the EU philosophy that future constructions should be designed and manufactured for efficient dismantling, re-use and recycling. Also addressed is the requirement for 'continuous improvement' in the handling and recycling of plastic materials. In this regard polymers present their own unique challenges with composite constructions adding to the complexity and difficulty with regard to meeting the clear objectives of the directive. It is desirable that a single polymer is selected with a range of potential properties to fulfil the performance demands of the automotive industry in areas such as acoustics, stiffness, resilience, comfort and durability. Polyester is such a polymer, with a broad capability for structure modifications that enhance performance while maintaining basic properties that allow successful recycling and re-use. As a world leader in polyester recycling and polyester provider, Wellman International Ltd. has the capability and technical expertise to offer solutions in the context of the End of Life directive.
Solutions in the context of the end of life vehicles (ELV) directive
Lösungen im Interesse der Altautoverwertung
2003
13 Seiten, 7 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 10 Quellen
Conference paper
Storage medium
English
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