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CIRCULAR PLASTICS PACKAGING No se lo pueden perder! - Regional plastics legislation update including implementation challenges of SUP Directive & plastics tax in Colombia - Future of virgin PET vs rPET – market trends, capacities & forecast - Market volatility of recycled plastics & supply trends in the region - Food-grade recycled plastics capacities update - Technology advancements in plastic waste sorting, processing, and sourcing Scaling of Chemical Recycling project in Colombia & the region - Brand owners’ sustainable packaging goal 2025 – progress, expectations & roadblocks Contact huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg (outside LATAM) or tanya@cmtsp.com.sg (LATAM region) for registration or more information. TANYA TARDAN #plastics #circulareconomy https://lnkd.in/dYz6HtTx

🌍 Borealis’ recent 4.5M Euro investment in Porvoo, Finland, marks a groundbreaking step towards a circular economy, showcasing how sustainability and innovation can seamlessly integrate. By revolutionizing its production process to incorporate renewable and recycled materials, Borealis is not only addressing the critical need for sustainable chemical solutions but also setting a new industry benchmark. See the full case study by Plastics Europe ⬇️ #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy

Driving sustainability, #Eastman has joined forces with Gruppo Maip to push the boundaries in automotive materials 🚗. Their fusion of innovation brings us closer to a greener future with Advanced Circular Recycling technology being the star. 🌿 The Duo: 🔹 #TritanRenew - up to 50% recycled content, this copolyester is redefining industry standards by proving that performance need not be sacrificed for sustainability. 🔹 #TrevaRenew - boasting 48% biobased content, this engineering bioplastic is a win for the environment and a testament to progression in the industry. As we gear up for a future where sustainable materials are pivotal, Eastman's collaboration is more than just partnership; it's a pathway to change. Let's discuss how initiatives like these are driving the industry forward. 💡 #Innovation #Sustainability #AutomotiveEngineering

Exciting journey ahead

Vopak is proud to support A.P. Moller Holding with the development of this innovative commercial-scale production of fossil-free plastics. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our strategy to develop critical infrastructure that supports the energy and feedstock transition, representing a unique opportunity for us to contribute to the industry's decarbonisation efforts. The project will be the first development at our recently acquired location at the Vopak Energy Park Antwerp, which offers unparalleled opportunities due to its size, strategic location in Europe’s leading petrochemical cluster and connectivity to Northwest Europe.” Port of Antwerp-Bruges #energy transition

In this new series, Sustainable Plastics asks 5 questions to notable figures in the plastics circularity industry - with François de Bie

🌍 The first large-scale chemical project based on renewable methanol was revealed today! 🔹 Vioneo plans to establish a 300 kta polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) facility using "certified green methanol" as a feedstock. 🔹 Most likely, it will be a methanol-to-olefins (MTO) facility, meaning 300 kta of plastics corresponds to more than 800 kta of renewable methanol demand. 🔹 Voineo is founded by A.P. Moller Holding, and the facility will be located within the Vopak Energy Park Antwerp. Total investment is estimated at €1.5 billion. 🔹 The announced schedule is very ambitious: FEED starts in Q4 2024, FID in 2025, and COD in 2028. This is a highly interesting chemical project: the first large-scale greenfield chemical facility aimed at producing plastics from renewable methanol, the first industrial-scale MTO in Europe, and an industrial-scale facility developed by a newly established company. Looking forward to seeing its development. #methanol #renewablemethanol #biomethanol #emethanol #chemicals #PE #PP #MTO #decarbonization #Antwerp #projectnews Methanol Institute

🚮 Exciting news in Plastics Recycling!♻️ Italian group MAIRE's subsidiaries, NextChem and MyRemono, have signed a grant agreement under the EU's 'Innovation Fund 3rd call for Small Scale projects'. **MAIRE Group (formerly known as Maire Tecnimont) is a global leader in the engineering and construction industry, specializing in the design and implementation of complex infrastructure and industrial projects, particularly in the energy and chemicals sectors. **NextChem is a subsidiary of the MAIRE Group focused on developing and implementing sustainable technologies for the chemical sector, particularly in the areas of green chemistry and circular economy solutions. This funding will play a crucial role in bringing their proprietary BOOST project to life. 🚀 The project aims to propel the plastic recycling industry forward by unveiling in Italy a first of a kind plant based on NXRe PMMA continuous modular technology, allowing the recovery of pure monomers from sorted plastic waste and specifically polymethylmethacrylate through a continuous chemical recycling process. This will lower dependence on fossil raw materials! With engineering in its final steps and construction slated for completion in 2026, this €6.6 million project, supported by approximately €4 million in EU funding, is a major win for sustainable plastic production. 🏆 Out of 72 applications, BOOST stands out as one of the 18 small-scale projects to sign the grant agreement, and it’s the only Italian project selected in the chemical sector! Aside from the vote of confidence in the value proposition, it seems the technology's scalability in different sectors is also of great interest! #sustainablewednesday

We are excited to announce the launch of Vioneo, a new company aiming to become the world’s first large-scale producer of fossil-free plastics based on green methanol. The plastics industry faces significant environmental challenges, due to the dependence on fossil feedstock in production and lack of end-of-life recycling, with only 9-15% being recycled. Plastics account for around 6% of global oil demand with production and end-of-life disposal of plastics contributing 5% of global GHG emissions, which is projected to rise to 15% by 2050 if not addressed. Given the essential role of plastics across various sectors, from medical equipment to food packaging, developing and commercialising fossil-free plastics production methods is crucial to meet the 2050 net zero targets. “Vioneo wants to drive the transition of the plastics industry by demonstrating that plastics can be made economically at scale without fossil raw materials. The initiative offers a major opportunity for Europe to lead in defossilising the €5 trillion global chemicals and materials sector, securing Europe a leading position in the transition, in a sector that today suffers from lack of investment and innovation, as well as higher comparable costs.” - Jan Secher, Chair of Vioneo Vioneo intends to establish its first production complex in Antwerp, Belgium – Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster – with support from Vopak Belgium and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The company is owned by A.P. Moller Holding and joins the A.P. Moller Group, a group of companies spanning various sectors and industries with a shared underlying purpose – “nyttig virksomhed”, or a positive impact on society. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2pebVTj #fossilfree #plastic #defossilisation #nyttigvirksomhed

🌱 Check out the latest "5 questions for..." interview! François de Bie discusses the economics of bioplastics and criticises the use of Life Cycle Assessments (#LCA) as a tool in material selection