Braskem & Terra Circular

Upsyde

Upsyde, a joint venture of Braskem and Terra Circular, is committed to making a tangible impact by upcycling mixed and hard-to-recycle plastic waste.

Upsyde focuses on developing and manufacturing various reusable products – including pallets, road plates and heavy-duty mats – moving the needle towards a circular economy where reusable products are made with plastic waste. This initiative supports Braskem’s 2030 targets, which includes diverting 1.5 Mt of plastic waste from incineration, landfills, and the environment. With an existing installed capacity of over 20 Kt per year, Upsyde plans to further expand its operations, leveraging its patented smart upcycling technology to contribute to a sustainable future.

Borealis continues to invest in the expansion of its advanced mechanical recycling capabilities by building a commercial-scale plant in Schwechat, Austria.
The acquisition of recycler Heathland B.V. in January 2022 by Trinseo served as an important milestone in its strategic positioning within the market and enhances its footprint as a sustainable solutions provider.

Dow

In July 2022 Dow and Mura Technology announced their joint commitment to scale the chemical recycling of plastics.
As part of their circular economy strategy, LyondellBasell announced in 2022 a new Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business.