Introducing Circular Economy Solutions by Borealis
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Introducing Circular
Economy Solutions
by Borealis
EuRIC’s Annual Conference 2019 |
Implementing Circular Value Chains
Borealis – taking on the challenges of tomorrow for more than 50 years
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Automotive Energy Pipe and fittings
Consumer Products Healthcare Polymer Solutions Circular Economy Solutions
Borealis polyolefins are indispensable in many segments of the economy
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Polyolefins are eco-efficient enablers for a sustainable future…
– Polyolefins (PO) have a low carbon footprint compared to traditional materials
– The low density of polyolefins makes them ideal for lightweight solutions
– Polyolefins protect and preserve food – polyethylene wrapped around cucumber extends its shelf life by up to
3x
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EnergyAutomotive
Consumer Products Pipes & Fittings
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… but plastics value chain needs to take responsibility for end-of-life solutions
Circular economy could deliver
considerable economic value for Europe
The imperative
Plastic waste is the Achilles heel of
the plastics industry
The opportunity
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© Systemiq
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Borealis places focus on mechanical recycling but takes a wider view on the value
chain
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Plastic packaging recycling begins with design
Design for recycling (DfR) is an important aspect of eco-efficient design which – on the basis of a life cycle approach – needs to carefully
and intelligently balance the production, usage, and after usage phases of a product
DfR means designing a product so it can be collected, sorted, and recycled, by making appropriate material choices and intelligent design
decisions
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Daploy HMS PP to replace difficult-to-
recycle existing cup solutions
100% recyclable HMS PP foam developed
for food service (cups), automotive, and
construction
Full PE laminate to replace non-recyclable
multilayer packaging
100 % recyclable full PE stand-up pouch,
developed in cooperation with various value
chain partners
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Foam injection moulding solutions enable re-usable and recyclable
packaging Presentation
− EcoCore™ - advanced, patented and proven
manufacturing platform technology together with
superior Borealis products…
Powering a revolution in sustainable packaging
− Enabling environmental footprint reduction
− Up to 50% less material
− Reduced moulding time
− Lower energy consumption
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and join forcesRESTAURANT
ON-THE-GO
RETAIL
MEDICAL
FULLY RECYCLABLE
LIGHTWEIGHT RE-USEABLE
DURABLE
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Borealis has pioneered collaboration
between a virgin producer and plastics recycler
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Founded in 1994, part of the Borealis group since 2016
Leading European post-consumer recycler for rigid polyolefins with 70 kt output
Two sites in central Germany
Niedergebra site is one of the biggest European post-consumer recycling sites with
50 kt output
Dipolen®
Dipolen® is a polyolefin blend for use
in either extrusion or injection
moulding, either unmodified or treated
with additives according to the
customer’s specifications.
Purpolen®
Purpolen® is a high-quality polyolefin
recyclate, available in a wide range
of colours for the manufacture of
products for demanding applications.
© mtm plastics GmbH (Photo: Kötz)
© edding Vertrieb GmbH
© mtm plastics GmbH (Photo: ben.fn-fotografie)
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Acquisition of Ecoplast deepens our commitment of plastics recycling within the
circular economy
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Founded in 1989, part of the Borealis group since 2018
Leading European post-consumer recycler for flexible polyolfins
Production site in Wildon, Austria
On-going expansion project will increase output to over 30 kt
Own waste water treatment system thermal energy from biogas plant
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Borealis publicly pledged to more than quadruple its recycled plastics volumes by
2025
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Borealis supports Global Commitment to Eliminate Plastic Pollution
at the Source − The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment led by the Ellen MacArthur
Foundation aims to create a new normal’ for plastic packaging
− Targets will be reviewed every 18 months, and become increasingly ambitious over
the coming years. Signatories will publish annual data on their progress
− Borealis commits to increase its recycled plastics volume by more than fourfold by
2025
Borealis submits voluntary pledge to EU Commission’s pledging
campaign on recycled plastics− By pledging Borealis commits to support actions and achieve targets set by
the EU Commission in the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular
Economy
− The objective is to ensure that by 2025, ten million tonnes of recycled plastics
find their way into new products on the EU market
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Borealis circular polyolefins vision
Borealis establishes plastic waste as just another standard feedstock as the new
normal in a circular polyolefin industry
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Our ambition is to improve the quality of available recycling solutions
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Prime quality level
Traditional
recycling
markets
Near-virgin
quality
recycling
markets
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Walking the talk: new circular economy solutions from Borealis recently introduced
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25% recyclate
+ 75% virgin
PO inside
Illustrative example
100% recyclate
inside
50% recyclate
+ 50% virgin
PO inside
Illustrative example
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Borealis is a driving force behind advocacy and value chain initiatives
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Borealis was the first PO company that joined the Ellen MacArthur
Foundation’s New Plastics Economy (NPEC) programme
Borealis is founding member and chair of the Polyolefins Circular
Economy Platform (PCEP)
Borealis is an active member of the new CEFLEX project, successor
to the former FIACE and REFLEX
Borealis is an active member of the Round Table Eco Design of
Plastic Packaging, launched by the German Industrial Association
for Plastic Packaging
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Let‘s make the circular economy happen together!
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