{"id":15889,"date":"2026-01-29T04:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T04:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ruydelacerda.pt\/?p=15889"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:49:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:49:51","slug":"new-european-rules-and-the-future-of-plastic-recycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ruydelacerda.pt\/en\/new-european-rules-and-the-future-of-plastic-recycling\/","title":{"rendered":"New European rules and the future of plastic recycling"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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(English Below) \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9<\/p>\n

Estamos preparados?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Uni\u00e3o Europeia est\u00e1 a preparar novas regras no \u00e2mbito da futura Circular Economy Act, com o objetivo de tornar a economia circular mais segura, eficaz e transparente\u267b\ufe0f
Um dos pontos centrais deste debate \u00e9 o controlo das subst\u00e2ncias qu\u00edmicas presentes nos produtos e nos res\u00edduos, garantindo que os materiais reciclados sejam reutiliz\u00e1veis e tamb\u00e9m seguros \ud83e\uddea\u2705<\/p>\n

Este desafio \u00e9 particularmente relevante na reciclagem de pl\u00e1sticos. Muitos res\u00edduos cont\u00eam aditivos e contaminantes que podem comprometer a qualidade do material reciclado e limitar a sua aplica\u00e7\u00e3o em produtos de maior valor. Por isso, a transi\u00e7\u00e3o para uma economia verdadeiramente circular n\u00e3o passa apenas por reciclar mais, mas por reciclar melhor \u2699\ufe0f<\/p>\n

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Na RuyDeLacerda<\/strong>, como fornecedor de tecnologia para a recilagem de pl\u00e1stico, isso traduz-se numa aposta clara em processos eficientes: linhas de lavagem eficazes, filtragem em cont\u00ednuo, desgaseifica\u00e7\u00e3o, extrus\u00e3o e controlo t\u00e9rmico s\u00e3o hoje essenciais para remover impurezas, reduzir odores e garantir um granulado mais limpo e est\u00e1vel \ud83d\udd25\ud83e\uddfc
Quanto maior a qualidade do processo, maior a confian\u00e7a do mercado no pl\u00e1stico reciclado e maior o seu valor econ\u00f3mico \ud83d\udcc8\ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n

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Como refere Jos\u00e9 Quintino<\/strong>:
\u201cA economia circular s\u00f3 cria valor quando a reciclagem entrega materiais com qualidade, seguran\u00e7a e confian\u00e7a para o mercado.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Esta vis\u00e3o refor\u00e7a que circularidade n\u00e3o \u00e9 apenas fechar ciclos, mas criar condi\u00e7\u00f5es para que o material reciclado seja competitivo face \u00e0 mat\u00e9ria-prima virgem \u267b\ufe0f\u2728<\/p>\n

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Tamb\u00e9m Sabino Borges<\/strong> sublinha a import\u00e2ncia do processo:
\u201cReciclar mais \u00e9 importante, mas reciclar melhor \u00e9 decisivo. A tecnologia e o processo s\u00e3o hoje t\u00e3o cr\u00edticos como mat\u00e9ria-prima virgem.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Num contexto de maior exig\u00eancia regulat\u00f3ria e maior escrut\u00ednio por parte dos clientes e consumidores, a reciclagem de pl\u00e1sticos tem de evoluir para modelos mais controlados, mais eficientes e mais respons\u00e1veis do ponto de vista qu\u00edmico e ambiental \ud83c\udfed\ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n

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O futuro da reciclagem passa por tr\u00eas pilares: qualidade do processo, seguran\u00e7a do material e confian\u00e7a do mercado. S\u00f3 assim ser\u00e1 poss\u00edvel transformar res\u00edduos em verdadeira mat\u00e9ria-prima e garantir que a economia circular dos pl\u00e1sticos \u00e9 sustent\u00e1vel, competitiva e cred\u00edvel \u267b\ufe0f\ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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New European rules and the future of plastic recycling: are we ready?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The European Union is preparing new regulations under the future Circular Economy Act, aiming to make the circular economy safer, more efficient and more transparent \u267b\ufe0f
One of the central points of this debate is the control of chemical substances present in products and waste, ensuring that recycled materials are not only reusable but also safe \ud83e\uddea\u2705<\/p>\n

This challenge is particularly relevant in plastic recycling. Many waste streams contain additives and contaminants that can compromise the quality of recycled material and limit its use in higher-value applications. For this reason, the transition to a truly circular economy is not only about recycling more, but about recycling better \u2699\ufe0f<\/p>\n

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At RuyDeLacerda, as a supplier of technology for plastic recycling, this translates into a clear focus on efficient processes: effective washing lines, continuous filtration, degassing, extrusion and thermal control are now essential to remove impurities, reduce odors and ensure cleaner, more stable pellets \ud83d\udd25\ud83e\uddfc
The higher the process quality, the greater the market confidence in recycled plastics and the higher their economic value \ud83d\udcc8\ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n

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As Jos\u00e9 Quintino states:
\u201cThe circular economy only creates value when recycling delivers materials with quality, safety and market confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This view reinforces that circularity is not just about closing loops, but about creating the conditions for recycled material to compete with virgin raw material \u267b\ufe0f\u2728<\/p>\n

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Sabino Borges also highlights the importance of the process:
\u201cRecycling more is important, but recycling better is decisive. Technology and process are now as critical as virgin raw material.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In a context of stricter regulation and increased scrutiny from customers and consumers, plastic recycling must evolve towards more controlled, more efficient and more chemically and environmentally responsible models \ud83c\udfed\ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n

The future of recycling stands on three pillars: process quality, material safety and market confidence. Only in this way will it be possible to turn waste into true raw material and ensure that the circular economy of plastics is sustainable, competitive and credible \u267b\ufe0f\ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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