Promoting the Development of Circular Economy of Chemicals by Using Mass Balance Method
In the context of the global transition to a circular economy,
sustainable development in the chemical sector faces
unique challenges. Tens of thousands of compounds exist
in various materials as additives, coatings, adhesives, etc.,
and their recycling is difficult due to complex compositions
and mixed contamination. To address this predicament,
this white paper proposes a solution centered on the mass
balance approach, aiming to achieve traceability and
reasonable allocation of recycled chemical feedstocks in
complex value chains through standardized accounting
and allocation rules, thereby providing a path for the
large-scale development of a circular economy for
chemicals.