Pyrolysis – Germany’s Puma Makes Millions of Jerseys from Recycled Textile Waste 20-07-2024
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Renewi and Freepoint Eco-Systems announce intention to collaborate on building new waste plastic sorting and treatment infrastructure
New sorting line required to produce feedstock for advanced plastic recycling
Renewi and Freepoint Eco-Systems International Ltd. (Freepoint Eco-Systems) announce their intention to enter into a long-term and strategic cooperation to produce feedstock for the advanced recycling of waste plastics. Pyrolysis
This collaboration aims to divert end-of-life plastics from incineration by developing the sorting and treatment infrastructure. The goal is to supply 80,000 tonnes of feedstock for Freepoint Eco-Systems’ first European advanced recycling facility to be located at the Kluizendok site in Ghent, Belgium. By joining forces, these two industry leaders in waste management and recycling are addressing both the growing demand for sustainable solutions for end-of-life plastics and the use of pyrolysis oil to create recycled products.
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Earlier this year, Freepoint announced the development of its flagship advanced plastics recycling facility in Ghent. In the coming months, Renewi and Freepoint Eco-Systems will work together to establish the pre-processing infrastructure, which will allow for the supply of 80,000 tonnes of feedstock for that plant. Pyrolysis in advanced recycling is a thermal decomposition process in which existing plastic materials are heated without oxygen to break them down into smaller molecules for use as raw material. Pyrolysis
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RadiciGroup : Geogreen Inaugurates New Photovoltaic Park: Over 5,000 Panels to Produce 5.5 Million kWh/Year of Clean Energy
Geogreen has launched a €10 million investment plan to further enhance the sustainability of RadiciGroup companies. Together, Geogreen and RadiciGroup have inaugurated a new photovoltaic park in Isola Dovarese, Cremona. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Geogreen shareholders, led by President Angelo Radici, along with the Mayor of Isola Dovarese and other local authorities. Pyrolysis
The photovoltaic park is located on a former RadiciGroup production site inactive since 2005. After demolition and redevelopment, the land was transferred to Geogreen, the sole renewable energy supplier for RadiciGroup. The plant, environmentally friendly and without new land consumption, covers 40,000 square meters and includes over 5,000 photovoltaic panels. With an installed capacity of approximately 4 MW, it is expected to produce about 5.5 million kWh annually, equivalent to the consumption of around 2,000 families. This clean energy will be used exclusively by RadiciGroup, preventing the emission of over 2,500 tons of CO2 per year compared to non-renewable sources.
Geogreen, traditionally focused on hydroelectric renewable energy with six owned plants, is now diversifying into solar energy with this new park. This initiative aligns with their €10 million three-year investment plan approved by the Board. Pyrolysis
Angelo Radici stated, “The inauguration of this photovoltaic park marks a significant step in our commitment to sustainability and the energy transition. Investing in renewable energy is crucial for reducing environmental impact and ensuring a sustainable future for businesses, the territory, and local communities.”
The new plant features bifacial panels with solar tracking technology, increasing productivity by 20% compared to traditional systems. Pyrolysis
Geogreen’s €4 million investment in the park includes community benefits such as donating part of the former industrial site to the municipality, installing an electric vehicle charging station, and building a 16 kW photovoltaic system on the municipal warehouse to cover part of its energy needs. Additionally, a 25,000 square meter area adjacent to the park will remain green, providing an extra “green lung” for the local community.
The energy produced by Geogreen’s Isola Dovarese plant will be used by a RadiciGroup company in Bergamo under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), supporting the Group’s decarbonization plan. Angelo Radici, as President of RadiciGroup, concluded that this initiative aligns with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda goals for affordable clean energy and climate action. Pyrolysis
RadiciGroup currently uses 59% renewable sources and aims for a 20% growth and diversification in renewable energy sources through the “From Earth to Earth” plan.
Mr. Angelo Radici Chairman of RadiciGroup
Germany’s Puma Makes Millions of Jerseys from Recycled Textile Waste
Global sports company PUMA has significantly expanded its RE:FIBRE
recycling innovation, producing millions of football jerseys from at least 75% recycled textile waste.
Starting with the 24/25 season, these eco-friendly jerseys, which include those for Euro and Copa América tournaments, will be made from RE:FIBRE. Pyrolysis
This move builds on the 46,000 RE:FIBRE jerseys produced in 2023, aiming to reduce textile waste and lessen reliance on plastic bottles for recycled polyester products.
To achieve this, PUMA is exploring various polyester recycling methods, such as thermo-mechanical and chemical recycling, enhancing its capacity to recycle textile waste.
Anne-Laure Descours, PUMA’s Chief Sourcing Officer, highlighted the initiative’s importance: “RE:FIBRE gives football fans a tangible example of how PUMA is working towards creating a Forever Better. Our goal is to have 100% of our polyester products made from textile waste.” Pyrolysis
In celebration of this milestone, PUMA will host a weekend of activities at its New York flagship store, coinciding with the launch of the AC Milan and Manchester City kits. Fans can join in-store celebrations, including the chance to obtain one of 100 limited edition badges upcycled from match-worn jerseys by Jack Grealish and Christian Pulisic, designed by US upcycler Andrew Burgess.
Black Swan touts graphene enhanced masterbatch product
Black Swan Graphene launches its fifth graphene enhanced masterbatch product: HDPE for packaging sustainability
Black Swan Graphene Inc. is proud to unveil its new graphene enhanced masterbatch (GEM), GEM S27M, the latest innovation in the company’s Graphcore-01 product line. This new offering is a 10 per cent graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) masterbatch in high-density polyethylene (HDPE), designed to deliver transformative benefits. Pyrolysis
HDPE is renowned for its high strength-to-density ratio, making it ideal for packaging applications. When enhanced with graphene, HDPE exhibits improved mechanical properties, including increased strength and durability, ensuring better performance in demanding applications, notably in packaging and films, such as plastics bottles and garbage bags.
The introduction of GEM S27M marks a significant advancement in sustainable packaging. By blending this new HDPE masterbatch with recycled polyethylene, Black Swan allows its customers to enhance material performance while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. Pyrolysis
Chris Herron, vice-president of research and product development of Black Swan, commented: “When polymers are recycled, some of the original properties are often reduced. The addition of small amounts of graphene, typically less than 1 per cent loading, reinforces and enhances the original mechanical performance parameters.”
Bioplastics specialist builds PHA pilot plant in the Netherlands / Construction of commercial extraction plant planned
In Emmen, Netherlands, Paques Biomaterials (El Balk, Netherlands; www.paquesbiomaterials.nl) has started the construction of a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) pilot plant. The spin-off of the water treatment specialist, Paques, intends to use the biodegradable biopolymer, which is marketed under the Caleyda brand name, using a process developed in-house. For the production process, waste and wastewater with a high proportion of organic substances are decomposed using microbes. Pyrolysis
The company plans to start the pilot plant with the extraction of 50 kg of PHA per cycle. A commercial extraction plant with a capacity of 6,000 t/y of PHA has also been planned. The final investment decision for the plant, which is scheduled to go into operation in the course of 2026, is to be made this year, according to reports.
At the beginning of 2024, Paques Biomaterials announced that the two founders, Rene Rozendal and Joost Paques, had raised around EUR 14 mn for the construction of the commercial plant. Pyrolysis
FORTIS X has launched Africa’s first biodegradable and recyclable plant-based packaging in Cape Town
Plastic waste seen along the beach and coastline. Source: Sustainable Seas Trust Image for illustrative purpose
Plastic litter is blamed for killing more than 100,000 sea mammals and turtles and 1 million birds annually worldwide, and causing substantial health risks because of plastic polluted water bodies Pyrolysis
An estimated 122 million tons of waste is produced annually in South Africa, however only 10% of it is recycled, with the other 90% discarded in landfills; and a mere 12,9% of all metropolitan households in South Africa claim to recycle their waste. This is the bleak reality we face this Plastic Free July®, a month where millions of people worldwide are inspired by this year’s theme to take “small steps and make a big difference’”, as part of the global solution to halt the use of single-use plastic. Pyrolysis
The combination of Africa’s growing population and rapid urbanisation is attributed to the rise of single-use plastic and sadly, the plastic tap isn’t close to running dry. Not only is plastic litter blamed for killing more than 100,000 sea mammals and turtles and 1 million birds annually worldwide, but it is also linked to causing substantial health risks because of polluted rivers, dams, oceans and contaminated food chains.
In fact, microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of the people tested. Pyrolysis
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