{"id":27385,"date":"2023-07-05T13:49:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T11:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/?p=27385"},"modified":"2026-11-02T05:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T04:58:17","slug":"collaboration-for-collection-and-material-processing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/au\/collaboration-for-collection-and-material-processing\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaboration with GBN on collection and material processing (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In July 2023, GBN Artificial Grass Recycling (AGR) and ONE-DNA\u2122 entered into a collaboration focused on the collection and processing of ONE-DNA\u2122 artificial grass materials within the Netherlands and selected neighbouring European markets.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration aimed to create a dedicated route for the collection of installation offcuts and eligible ONE-DNA\u2122 products after use.<\/p>\n<h4>A Focus on Material Management<\/h4>\n<p>As product manufacturers, installers and municipalities increasingly examine how materials are managed throughout their lifecycle, collection and processing infrastructure continues to gain importance.<\/p>\n<p>At the time, ONE-DNA\u2122 artificial grass was made in 100% PE (one polymer). This product structure differed from many conventional artificial grass systems that incorporate multiple polymers and coatings.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration with GBN AGR was established to support the separate collection and processing of ONE-DNA\u2122 materials.<\/p>\n<h4>Collection Network<\/h4>\n<p>As part of the initiative, collection points were planned at participating partner locations.<\/p>\n<p>These collection points were intended for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installation offcuts generated during projects<\/li>\n<li>Eligible ONE-DNA\u2122 materials returned through collection programmes<\/li>\n<li>Other approved material streams related to ONE-DNA\u2122 products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The objective was to facilitate efficient logistics and material handling within the network.<\/p>\n<h4>Separate Processing Route<\/h4>\n<p>According to GBN AGR, ONE-DNA\u2122 materials were to be processed separately from conventional artificial grass streams.<\/p>\n<p>This separate processing approach was intended to maintain material consistency throughout the recycling process, in line with the one-polymer design of the ONE-DNA\u2122 range at the time.<\/p>\n<h4>The Take-Back Programme in 2023<\/h4>\n<p>At the time, the collaboration also supported the take-back programme of that period.<\/p>\n<p>Two collection routes were planned:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Installation Offcuts: <\/strong>Material generated during installation could be collected and stored through participating partner locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EOL Products: <\/strong>under that programme, eligible ONE-DNA\u2122 products could be returned and directed into the designated collection and processing route.<\/p>\n<h4>Industry Collaboration<\/h4>\n<p>Jasper Eppingbroek, Managing Director, commented:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Material composition, collection infrastructure and processing routes are becoming increasingly important topics within our industry. This collaboration helps establish a dedicated route for ONE-DNA\u2122 materials and supports our focus on mono-material product design.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Eric van Roekel, CEO of GBN Group, added:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>By working together across the value chain, we can create practical collection and processing solutions that help improve transparency and traceability within artificial grass material streams.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>Looking Ahead<\/h4>\n<p>The collaboration with GBN AGR was an operational step towards establishing dedicated collection and processing pathways for artificial grass made from one polymer.<\/p>\n<p>By combining product design, collection logistics and material processing expertise, both organisations aimed to contribute to the continued development of material management solutions within the artificial grass sector.<\/p>\n<p><em>Update, October 2026: this article describes the situation at the time of publication (July 2023). ONE-DNA\u2122 does not currently operate a take-back programme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/au\/sustainability\/\">Environmental impact<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/au\/faq\/\">FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In July 2023, GBN Artificial Grass Recycling (AGR) and ONE-DNA\u2122 entered into a collaboration focused on the collection and processing of ONE-DNA\u2122 artificial grass materials within the Netherlands and selected neighbouring European markets. The collaboration aimed to create a dedicated route for the collection of installation offcuts and eligible ONE-DNA\u2122 products after use. 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