Recyclingprofil
Recyclingprofil is a descriptor used in waste management to summarize the composition, flows, and recovery potential of recyclables within a defined system. It is built from data on material streams (paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, organics), collection methods, contamination levels, processing capacity, and downstream markets. The profile helps quantify how much material can be redirected from disposal to recycling and in what form.
Creation and data sources: Waste characterization studies, curbside audits, transfer station records, and producer responsibility schemes
Components: material composition, source streams (household, commercial, industrial), collection system (single-stream, mixed, separate), contamination rate, sorting
Applications: used by municipalities, waste-management firms, and policy makers to plan collection routes, design sorting facilities,
Limitations: data gaps, seasonal variation, and inconsistent definitions can hinder comparability. Contamination and market volatility affect