💡Day 1: Technical Progress and Site Visit​

 

The first day focused on technical work packages, which were presented by the respective task leaders, showcasing advancements across several key areas of the PRecycling project:​

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• WP5 – Production of prototypes based on circular design principles

• WP4 – Recyclate track and trace methodology

• WP3 – Sampling, verification & consistent quality control of recyclates & recycled content

• WP1 – Waste streams mapping, methods for verifying recycled plastic content, requirements​

 

The day concluded with a guided site visit to Arçelik’s (BEKO) production facilities, offering participants firsthand insight into the company’s innovative manufacturing processes.

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💡Day 2: Design, Engagement, and Future Planning

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The second day focused on the design, societal engagement, and management aspects of the project, presented by the respective task leaders:​

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• WP6 – Design for sustainability, circularity, and safety

• WP7 – Ownership and engagement of society, communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities

• WP8 – Project management​

 

The meeting concluded with a planning session for the next six months, aligning all partners on priorities and deliverables for the coming period.

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To complement the technical sessions, participants enjoyed a cultural visit to the House of the Virgin Mary and the ancient city of Ephesus, exploring Turkey’s rich historical heritage and fostering closer collaboration among consortium members.

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💡Looking Ahead

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The M42 meeting reinforced the PRecycling consortium’s shared commitment to advancing high-quality recycling, traceability, and circular design in the plastics industry. With clear objectives set for the next phase, partners continue to drive innovation toward a more sustainable and circular future for plastics in Europe.

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Stay tuned for the next meeting!

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