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The global toy industry is a major consumer of plastic, making it a critical sector for addressing plastic waste issues. This paper examines the potential of circular economy practices, particularly through the use of innovative materials such as Polymer XI, in reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainability in the toy sector. Polymer XI, developed by Geomagworld SA in collaboration with SUPSI, is a composite material made from 100% recycled polymer matrix with natural fillers like wood essences. This study investigates the technical, economic, and environmental viability of implementing circular solutions in the toy industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities. The paper combines real business case analysis with laboratory results and life cycle assessment (LCA) to provide a comprehensive view of the possibilities and constraints in achieving circularity and sustainability in the toy industry through innovative material solutions.

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Plastic Circularity as a Competitive Model: A Business Case in Toy Sector

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Alessandro Fontana,
  • Andrea Castrovinci Cercatore,
  • Deborah Leone,
  • Marco Pirotta,
  • Marco Spaggiari,
  • Filippo Gallizia

摘要

The global toy industry is a major consumer of plastic, making it a critical sector for addressing plastic waste issues. This paper examines the potential of circular economy practices, particularly through the use of innovative materials such as Polymer XI, in reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainability in the toy sector. Polymer XI, developed by Geomagworld SA in collaboration with SUPSI, is a composite material made from 100% recycled polymer matrix with natural fillers like wood essences. This study investigates the technical, economic, and environmental viability of implementing circular solutions in the toy industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities. The paper combines real business case analysis with laboratory results and life cycle assessment (LCA) to provide a comprehensive view of the possibilities and constraints in achieving circularity and sustainability in the toy industry through innovative material solutions.