Perception and behaviour of business with regard to the materials and products recycled

Summary

The aim of the study is to gain a better understanding of the perceptions and behaviour of French companies with regard to recycled raw materials (RRMs), in order to understand certain obstacles (other than technical or economic) to the integration of RRMs. The first phase of the study consisted in identifying the main studies and surveys carried out in France and abroad on the possible problems of acceptance of these materials. This was followed by a more in-depth analysis of the recycling plastics and demolition aggregates sectors. In all, an online survey and qualitative interviews were used to gather the views of more than 50 people in general management, technical, environmental or marketing positions in various industrial sectors.