LyondellBasell

Circular and Low Carbon Solutions

As part of their circular economy strategy, LyondellBasell announced in 2022 a new Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business.

This would represent approximately 20% of its global PE and PP sales in 2022. The company developed the first commercial scale, single-train advanced recycling plant using LyondellBasell’s proprietary technology based in Germany. Additionally, it produced and marketed 175 Kt of recycled and renewable-based polymers since 2019 and is growing its mechanical recycling and sorting footprint globally with partners to increase and secure access to feedstock.

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.
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.