Design and circular economy: studies and experiments with polymer recycling

Polymers are widely used materials in the composition of various everyday objects. They emerged as an innovative material, due to their low cost and versatility, however, currently, polymers are among the major environmental concerns, and efforts are being made to minimize their impact on nature. Among the existing approaches, circular economy stands out, aiming to reintegrate materials into the production process. In this context, the role of the designer is pivotal. Thus, this article aims to report experiments conducted on the recycling of post-consumer thermoplastic polymers, with the goal of better understanding the possibilities of application in designing new artifacts