Waste can earn you a lot of money. However, you first need to know the characteristics of your waste products and you should know the exact legal conditions under which these products can be considered for re-use. VITO has extensive knowledge in both fields.
Fulfiling the requirements for re-use
Legislation encourages you to re-use waste wherever possible but it also limits their permissible environmental impact. This focuses on leaching pollutants upon contact with water. VITO is very familiar with environmental legislation. We know exactly which conditions your waste products need to comply with and have an extensive infrastructure to test this. We are also the Flemish reference laboratory for leach testing.
When your waste products are eligible for re-use, then we can advise you on the best application possibilities. For this, we determine the material properties using microanalytical techniques.
Increasing the value of your waste products
Sometimes the market value of your waste increases after a specific treatment. VITO has specialised equipment. We use plasma technology to improve, for example, the surface properties of materials. Certain waste products can thereafter be considered as secondary raw materials, and packaging waste becomes more biodegradable.
