recoboard plastic recycling
The Ecoimpatto project introduces a groundbreaking technology that transforms heterogeneous waste plastics into high-quality semi-finished products. From profiles, decking, siding, and sheets, this innovative approach produces materials with exceptional aesthetic and functional characteristics, unlocking new opportunities for sustainable applications across various industries.
Tackling Two Global Environmental Challenges
RECOBOARD is an innovative technology that transforms two pressing environmental crises—post-consumer plastic waste and deforestation—into a sustainable opportunity. Supported by the European Union’s H2020 SME Instrument and continuously enhanced by ICMA's expert team, RECOBOARD converts low-grade mixed plastic waste into high-performance, cost-effective wood plastic composite boards. These boards are ideal for diverse applications, including construction, as an eco-friendly alternative to plywood.
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Transforming Waste into Opportunity
This groundbreaking technology provides a practical and economic use for low-grade plastic waste that would otherwise go unrecycled. By transforming plastic into durable boards, RECOBOARD reduces the need for plywood—a leading contributor to global deforestation.
The potential impact is enormous:
  • Waste Plastic Utilization: Diverts mixed plastic waste from landfills and incinerators.
  • Deforestation Mitigation: Reduces demand for plywood, curbing deforestation driven by logging.

The Environmental and Economic Shift
According to the UN Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO), in 2016, Europe imported $3.9 billion worth of plywood, much of it from distant regions such as China, Brazil, Canada, and the Russian Federation. At the same time, Europe exported 8 million tonnes of plastic waste to China.
RECOBOARD introduces a paradigm shift by transforming this unsustainable cycle:
  • Local Recycling: Converts waste plastic into usable products within the region of collection.
  • Reduced Imports: Less reliance on imported plywood reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation.
  • Circular Economy: Ensures the final product, RECOBOARD, is fully recyclable for a zero-waste future.

A Vision for Sustainable Construction
RECOBOARD represents more than just a technology—it’s a vision for the future. By converting low-grade plastic waste into a durable, versatile material, we’re paving the way for:
  • Sustainable Construction: RECOBOARD provides a viable alternative to deforestation-driven materials like plywood.
  • Economic Efficiency: Reduces costs for construction projects by utilizing local waste streams.
  • Environmental Responsibility: Creates a closed-loop system where plastic waste becomes a resource rather than a burden.

Join the Revolution
Discover how RECOBOARD can transform your business and help you contribute to solving two of the planet’s most critical environmental challenges.

Contact us today to learn more about RECOBOARD and how this innovative technology can meet your needs while supporting a sustainable future.

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