Innovative, state-of-the-art technology for advanced recycling
A world where more plastics can be recycled, where plastic waste can be eliminated by being reused, and where there are low CO2 emissions: this is the basis of the circular economy of plastic and the reality we seek every day at Braskem through various initiatives.
One of them, announced to the market last July, is an innovative, state-of-the-art advanced recycling technology, which is being developed by Braskem and has promising results.
How does the new technology under development work?
The distinguishing feature of the process is the use of a unique catalyst that makes efficient heat management possible, reducing the need for external energy sources.
The result is a technology capable of producing plastic from a circular process with significantly reduced CO2 emissions compared to traditional and existing advanced recycling technologies.
"Today, the technology is being developed and we are scaling up our reactor, which will provide important data in support of our future expansion. The pilot project is planned for 2025 and the technology should be available at scale by 2030", says Jan Kalfus, Global Bioprocess Catalysis & Circularity Manager at Braskem. "This project strongly contributes to our commitments to eliminate plastic waste and fight climate change", he adds.
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Do you know what advanced recycling is?
Advanced recycling is a process in which plastic is transformed back into a circular raw material for a new product, either plastic or chemical.
Braskem has invested in a series of projects and initiatives to improve existing technologies for advanced recycling, and to develop disruptive technologies for this new value chain.
To find out more
Click here to read an interview on advanced recycling and Braskem's projects in this area.
