PlasticFootPrint

Project

PLASTIC FOOTPRINT: Identification, analysis and evaluation of Plastic Footprint Calculation Methodologies and their applicability in the territory of Gipuzkoa

Goals

In-depth study of the existing international methodologies for calculating the plastic footprint and the development of an interactive tool for analysis and evaluation of its applicability level for the territory of Gipuzkoa at different scales (polymer, product, company, value chain, territory, etc.).

Most of the plastic footprint methodologies developed so far focus on the evaluation of plastic use, waste or recycling rates. Although many methodologies are being developed, there is currently no comprehensive methodological review to identify the level of applicability of each of them.

Thanks to the development of the PLASTIC FOOTPRINT project, the aim is to provide the territory of Gipuzkoa with an in-depth study on methodologies for calculating and evaluating the plastic footprint and an interactive characterization and evaluation tool that facilitates the identification and application of the best calculation systems at different scales in the territory of Gipuzkoa. In this way, all the information gathered and the knowledge generated during the design, development and implementation of the project will be oriented to favor the sustainability of the territory, which will favor the positioning of Gipuzkoa as an active reference in the field of Circular Economy.

SUBSIDIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF GIPUZKOA