SABIC to create circular polymers from recycled plastic

As well as helping to protect our oceans and waterways, the ocean-bound plastic collection helps to create value for local communities by increasing demand for recycled plastic across the industry. The material is recovered by HHI partners – predominantly in Malaysia – from ocean-feeding waterways and inland areas within a 50 km radius of the ocean.

The recovered material is then sent to HHI, where the company converts the used plastic into pyrolysis oil through advanced recycling. The pyrolysis oil is then used by SABIC in its production process as an alternative to traditional fossil materials to make new certified circular polymers. The material has been certified under the Zero Plastic Oceans accreditation, and HHI is one of the first organisations to have received certification confirming that the materials it recycles qualify as ocean-bound.

HHI created its own model to outline the steps required to facilitate the transition to a circular economy. The model has five stages which are to collect ocean-bound plastic through its extensive network; convert them into high-quality, manufacturable materials; collaborate with partners to create new products; provide customers with the platform to champion their use of more sustainable materials; and catalyse a generation of conscientious consumers who will opt for sustainable materials.

The circular polymers produced from ocean-bound plastic form part of SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio and services for circular innovations. Launched in 2019, the portfolio spans mechanically recycled products, certified circular products from advanced recycling of used plastic and certified renewables products from bio-based feedstock, as well as design for recyclability and closed loop recycling initiatives.

Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/30112021/sabic-to-create-circular-polymers-from-recycled-plastic/