- Indaver and INEOS Styrolution signed an agreement for recycled styrene monomer.
- The new depolymerisation plant will be based in Antwerp, Belgium.
- Production is scheduled to start in 2024.
- The plant will produce polystyrene from post-consumer waste meeting food-grade standards.
Agreement Overview
Indaver and INEOS Styrolution have signed an offtake agreement granting INEOS Styrolution access to styrene monomer produced from post-consumer waste at Indaver’s upcoming depolymerisation plant in Antwerp, Belgium.
Circular Economy
This agreement supports a circular economy for polystyrene, enabling the production of polystyrene from recycled feedstock instead of fossil feedstock. The recycled polystyrene will meet stringent food-grade specifications, allowing it to be reused for food preservation.
Depolymerisation Technology
The depolymerisation technology converts polystyrene waste back into its building block, styrene monomer. This process allows the recycled material to meet strict food contact standards, expanding recycling possibilities beyond low-value applications.
Production Timeline
Indaver’s new plant in Antwerp is scheduled to start production in 2024. The company is well-positioned to manage the required waste streams for polystyrene recycling.
