REMapp decision-making tool

Find your alternative solution for a sustainable end-of-life reverse osmosis membrane management

Alternative end-of-life membrane management

Landfill disposal or incineration

Indirect recycling

Membranes are suitable for an alternative management to landfill disposal or incineration.

Membranes are suitable for an alternative management to landfill disposal or incineration. Membranes might need to be rehydrated using an ethanol solution.

Intensive cleaning before considering an alternative management to landfill disposal or incineration

Not enough information. Potentially, membranes are suitable for alternative management.

Not enough information. Potentially, apply intensive cleaning before alternative management.

Not enough information. Potentially, indirect recycling.

Indirect recycling of the membranes placed in the second stage. Potentially, apply intensive cleaning before considering an alternative management for the membranes placed in the first stage.


Recommended process to produce second-hand membranes *