- The new plant in Lommel will be operational by October 2024.
- It will recycle 40,000 tonnes of plastic packaging annually.
- The investment for the plant is 30 million euros.
- The plant will process PP and HDPE packaging.
New Recycling Plant in Lommel
A new recycling plant for plastic packaging is being constructed in Lommel, Belgium. The plant, a collaboration between Fost Plus and Morssinkhof Plastics, is the fifth of its kind in Belgium and will be operational by October 2024. It will recycle polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) packaging into raw materials for new packaging.
Recycling Capacity and Materials
The Lommel plant will recycle around 40,000 tonnes of plastic packaging per year, with Fost Plus providing 24,000 tonnes from Belgian households' PMD bags. The plant will process PP packaging such as butter tubs and ready-meal trays, and HDPE packaging like shampoo and milk bottles.
Investment and Location
The project involves a 30 million euro investment and is located in the Kristalpark III industrial zone, managed by the Limburg investment society LRM and the city of Lommel. The site offers strategic value due to its connectivity via road, rail, and waterways, and benefits from the nearby largest solar park in the Benelux.
Employment and Sustainability
The new recycling center will create 65 jobs and cover an area of 4.1 hectares. It aims to support Belgium's circular economy by keeping recycling processes local and sustainable. The plant will utilize the latest technologies to ensure high-quality recycled materials suitable for new packaging production.
Belgium's Recycling Goals
This plant is part of a broader initiative to establish five high-tech recycling centers across Belgium, three of which are already operational. These centers aim to recycle over 75% of plastic packaging material in the country by 2025.
