Recycled Plastics – SELENIS PRODUCES HIGH-QUALITY RPET FROM CIRC’S RECOVERED TEREPHTHALIC ACID 15-06-2024
“The monomer synthesis performed similarly to virgin terephthalic acid,” said Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis. “These results are a promising indication of the consistent quality of Circ’s monomer output and future commercial success. As this partnership with Circ aligns with our mission and sustainability goals in the textile world, we look forward to building upon this work and supporting Circ’s commercial production trials in the future.”
Selenis, a global supplier of high-quality, innovative, and sustainable specialty polyester solutions for diverse applications, is a subsidiary of the IMG Group, a multinational with sixty-five years of experience in the industry. Recycled Plastics
Dow announces the launch of two new REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins with up to 100% PCR for shrink films
Dow and RKW Group join forces to develop a shrink film containing household waste recycled plastics
Dow announces the development and launch of its innovative family of REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins. This launch marks a milestone in Dow’s commitment to advancing circularity and Transforming the Waste.
By 2030, Dow aims to Transform the Waste and commercialize three million metric tons of circular and renewable solutions annually. To achieve this, Dow is expanding its efforts to advance circular and sustainable packaging. Aligned with these sustainability goals, the launch of REVOLOOP™ Plastics Resins comes with a new promise to unlock even more value in plastic waste for customers and partners. Recycled Plastics
Two new grades of REVOLOOP™ Plastics Resins are launched and are approved for non-food contact packaging applications. One contains 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) and the second one is a formulated grade which contains up to 85% PCR derived from household waste.
“With the launch of our new grades of REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins, we continue to expand our sustainability portfolio, working with brands, converters and recyclers to design new ways to use less plastic in packaging and to help that what is used is fully recyclable,” said Fabrice Digonnet, Plastics Mechanical Recycling Strategy Leader EMEA, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics. Recycled Plastics
Ensinger Expands Production Capacity for Thermoplastic Composites
Ensinger is investing in expanding its Composites division by installing a high-performance double belt press at its Rottenburg-Ergenzingen site.
The new facility will mass-produce fiber-reinforced composites in a continuous process at temperatures up to 400°C, expanding Ensinger’s material range for high-temperature applications. The Composites product portfolio includes continuous fiber-reinforced semipregs and prepregs, as well as multi-layer organosheets. The double belt press can process unidirectional (UD) materials, UD cross ply materials, laminates, and sandwich components with core materials like foam or honeycomb. It supports combinations of textile and polymer matrix materials such as carbon, glass, aramid, and natural fibers, with powder coating and film impregnation options. Recycled Plastics
Ensinger’s engineering composite solutions, including flame-retardant materials, are ideal for automotive and aerospace industries, where lightweight, functional components are crucial. These sustainable polymer solutions are particularly suitable for passenger aircraft, drones, and UAVs, replacing traditional thermosetting or metal structural parts.
At its plant in Castellón, Spain, UBE Corporation Europe (UCE) has begun producing and selling caprolactam derived from bio-circular raw materials
This production process is ISCC Plus certified and employs a mass balance approach to attribute these bio-circular raw materials, effectively replacing traditional fossil feedstocks.
Caprolactam serves as an essential intermediate in the production of polyamide 6, widely used in plastic manufacturing and synthetic fibers for both textile and industrial applications. The caprolactam produced with mass balance attribution utilizes biobased, chemically recycled, or biocircular raw materials. Recycled Plastics
This initiative is part of UBE Group’s U-BE-Infinity product line, designed to contribute to carbon neutrality. The U-BE-Infinity family encompasses a range of products, including biobased and mechanically recycled nylon, as well as bio-composites formulated by the Japanese conglomerate.
The move by UBE Corporation Europe to produce caprolactam from sustainable sources marks a significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint of its products and supporting the global shift towards more sustainable manufacturing practices. By integrating bio-circular raw materials into its production processes, UCE aims to meet the increasing demand for environmentally friendly materials while maintaining high-quality standards for its products. Recycled Plastics
Sika has inaugurated a state-of-the-art plant in Liaoning, the largest province in northeastern China
This new facility will produce a comprehensive range of products, including mortars, tile adhesives, and waterproofing solutions, enhancing Sika’s ability to meet market demands while significantly reducing logistical distances.
The Liaoning plant will serve customers across three provinces in northeastern China, home to over 98 million people, as well as east-central Mongolia. Besides advanced production lines, the plant includes office spaces, laboratories, warehousing, and logistics facilities. With 34 manufacturing sites in China and over three decades of market presence, Sika continues to expand its footprint. Recycled Plastics
The new plant will manufacture mortar products incorporating up to 20% recycled raw materials, such as waste dust and mineral residues. Sika has also initiated a transition from natural to alternative sands. In 2023, Sika China achieved a 13% alternative sand ratio in its mortar production, with half of its plants contributing. By 2028, Sika China aims to replace 50% of its overall sand consumption with alternative options.
China’s construction market is projected to reach CHF 4.2 trillion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% until 2028. As part of its current five-year plan, the Chinese government has allocated over half a trillion Swiss Francs for infrastructure bonds and CHF 12 trillion for green initiatives to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, driving demand for sustainable solutions. Recycled Plastics
Iconic red crates in the Netherlands now made from 97% recycled plastic
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Netherlands has announced that that its iconic red crates will now be made with 97% recycled plastic. 1
This innovative move is a collaboration between CCEP, local recycler Healix, and crate producer Schoeller Allibert, using 85% old red crates and 15% recycled tulip nets, which are usually difficult to recycle. Recycled Plastics
Circular crates and refillable glass bottles
The red crates are specifically designed for the company’s returnable glass bottles, which in turn are designed to be reused at least 25 times. The glass bottles are cleaned and refilled in the Coca-Cola factory in Dongen, Brabant, before returning to the Dutch wholesale and hospitality. This goes for all the company’s brands in returnable glass, amongst which Fanta, Sprite and Fuze Tea.
Reducing virgin plastic
The introduction of these recycled crates is expected to have a significant impact on the Dutch market. This year alone, 150,000 recycled crates will be introduced, with the goal of gradually replacing the entire fleet of crates in the country as the current crates naturally reach the end of their useful lives. Recycled Plastics
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