Recycling of thermoplastic road markings

Purpose and goal:

The project´s aim is to create conditions for recycling thermoplastic road markings through development of products and processes as well as through investigation of technical properties and eligibility requirements in relation to existing regulations. The goal is to characterize the properties of the recycled materials and gather knowledge about the impact of milling and water blasting processeses on the materials, as well as to formulate road marking products with recycled material.

Expected results and effects:

In the short term, the project is expected to result in products with up to 10% recycled material and in the longer term products with a minimum of 10% recycled material, certified in class P5 by NordicCert. The effects of this development are reduced costs, reduced waste, reduced climate impact, and increased circularity as well as conversion from waste to usable product.

Approach and implementation:

The project is organized in four successive work packages: Material collection, Material analysis, Formulation and Test field and runs over a period of one year. In parallel, there is a fifth work package for project administration and communication. The project is coordinated by VTI.