Plastic waste news (page 2)

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  13 December 2023

  LyondellBasell's Wesseling Recycling Project Secures EU Grant

  The €40M EU grant will fund an advanced recycling plant in Germany, converting plastic waste into new materials, reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting the European Green Deal.
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  20 November 2023

  LyondellBasell to Build Advanced Recycling Plant in Germany

  The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle 50,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, converting it into feedstock for new plastics, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.
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  20 September 2023

  TotalEnergies to Build Plastic Recycling Unit in France

  The new unit will produce 30,000 tons of recycled plastic annually by 2026, supporting high-performance packaging. It aligns with the goal of 1 million tons of circular polymers by 2030 and maintains 250 jobs.
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  15 June 2023

  Neste to Build Liquefied Waste Plastic Unit in Finland

  The new unit will upgrade 150,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic annually, part of a broader project targeting 400,000 tons. Completion is expected in early 2025.
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  11 May 2023

  Eastman Secures Feedstock for French Molecular Recycling Facility

  Eastman has secured over 80% of the feedstock for its French molecular recycling facility, partnering with Citeo, Paprec, and Interzero. The facility will recycle 200,000 metric tonnes annually by 2026.
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  31 March 2023

  Neste Advances Liquefied Waste Plastic Processing at Porvoo Refinery

  The second series of runs processed 3,000 tons of waste plastic, advancing chemical recycling. Future plans include scaling to 400,000 tons annually, aiming for 1 million tons by 2030.

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  18 November 2022

  LyondellBasell Advances Recycling Plant in Germany

  The plant will use MoReTec technology to convert plastic waste into feedstock for new plastics. Start-up is planned for 2025, with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year.
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  13 October 2022

  TotalEnergies and Indaver Sign Agreement for Recycled Petrochemical Feedstock

  The agreement involves purchasing petrochemical feedstock from recycled mixed polyolefins waste, processed into high-quality circular polymers suitable for demanding applications, including food-grade packaging.
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  27 September 2022

  Indaver Begins Construction of Plastics Recycling Plant in Antwerp

  The new facility will recycle 65,000 tonnes of plastics, create 50 jobs, and receive €10.5M in government support. It aims to meet EU recycling goals and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
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  13 July 2022

  Neste Secures EU Funding for Chemical Recycling in Porvoo

  The project aims to pretreat and upgrade 400,000 tons of waste plastic annually, targeting over 1 million tons by 2030, enhancing chemical recycling and reducing reliance on virgin fossil resources.
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  15 June 2022

  Indaver and INEOS Styrolution Sign Agreement for Recycled Styrene Monomer Plant in Antwerp

  The agreement enables production of polystyrene from recycled feedstock, reducing waste and fossil use. The new plant will meet food-grade standards and start production in 2024.
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  24 May 2022

  Xycle to Begin Building Plastic Recycling Plant in 2024

  The plant will convert 21,000 tons of plastic into raw materials annually, aiming for global expansion. It reduces CO2 emissions and fossil raw material use in the chemical industry.
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  17 January 2022

  Eastman to invest $1 billion in France for world's largest molecular plastics recycling facility

  The facility will recycle 160,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. Operational by 2025, it supports EU sustainability goals.
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  16 September 2021

  Versalis to Acquire Ecoplastic Technologies for Porto Marghera Recycling Hub

  The acquisition will enhance advanced mechanical recycling, expanding the Versalis Revive® range and supporting the Porto Marghera plant's transformation with a 20,000-ton annual capacity.
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  21 January 2021

  SABIC and Plastic Energy to Begin Construction of Advanced Recycling Unit in Geleen

  The new unit will upscale production of certified circular polymers from used plastic, supporting a circular economy. Operational by late 2022, it uses advanced recycling technology to convert waste into TACOIL.
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  21 December 2020

  Neste Completes First Industrial-Scale Run with Liquefied Waste Plastic

  400 tons of liquefied plastic waste were processed into recycled feedstock. Preparations for future runs are underway, aiming to process 1 million tons annually by 2030.
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  8 September 2020

  LyondellBasell Launches Pilot Molecular Recycling Facility in Italy

  The new facility uses MoReTec technology to recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals. It processes 5-10 kg of waste per hour.
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  17 October 2019

  INEOS Launches Recycl-IN Polymer Range

  Recycl-IN polymers combine up to 50% recycled plastic with virgin polymers, maintaining performance for non-food applications. Available Q4 2019, with range expansion in 2020.