22 Feb 2024
BASF has announced the introduction of its ChemCycling project, marking the debut of recycled plastic feedstocks in the United States. This initiative, launched at its Texas processing plant, emphasizes the promotion of a circular economy by leveraging global expertise at the local level........
BASF has announced the introduction of its ChemCycling project, marking the debut of recycled plastic feedstocks in the United States. This initiative, launched at its Texas processing plant, emphasizes the promotion of a circular economy by leveraging global expertise at the local level.
The Texas facility now offers ISCC+ certified advanced recycled material, incorporating post-consumer plastic waste into production processes. The resulting output caters to existing customers, particularly in areas like absorbent polymers, boasting properties equivalent to conventional versions.
Gulay Serhatkulu, President of North America Petrochemicals, highlighted BASF's role as pioneers in advanced recycling, leveraging strengths across the value chain to contribute to circularity. This innovative process provides an environmentally friendly alternative to landfilling or incineration, especially for challenging-to-recycle plastics.
BASF's goal is to complement mechanical recycling efforts, aiming to tap into a greater portion of plastic waste that would otherwise end up in disposal. Currently, less than 9% of U.S. plastic undergoes mechanical recycling each year.
The certified recycled products introduced to the market contain feedstocks sourced from household plastic, contributing to the reduction of further fossil resource extraction. BASF is committed to developing solutions that address the challenges of plastic waste and promote sustainability in the industry.
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