Arkema’s Agiplast Advances Recycling Efforts with Over 15 Certified Polymer Grades

Arkema’s Agiplast Advances Recycling Efforts with Over 15 Certified Polymer Grades

(IN BRIEF) Arkema’s Agiplast, a leader in high-performance thermoplastic recycling, expands its Virtucycle® program within the Arkema group by introducing over 15 certified grades. These grades are derived from specialty polyamides and PVDF, recycled at Agiplast’s state-of-the-art facility in Italy using renewable electricity. With a focus on eco-design and carbon footprint reduction, Arkema collaborates with partners to develop high-performance polymer grades with at least 30% recycled content, validated by SCS Global Services. Through this initiative, Arkema aims to support customers in their pursuit of sustainable solutions while promoting circularity in polymer production.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 18-Mar-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a leading French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company renowned for its expertise in PVDF production, proudly announces a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts. Agiplast, a distinguished name in high-performance thermoplastic recycling, has reinforced its Virtucycle® custom recycling program under Arkema’s wing, introducing an extensive range of over 15 certified grades. Since joining the Arkema group in 2021, Agiplast’s cutting-edge recycling facility in Italy specializes in processing specialty polyamides and PVDF using renewable electricity exclusively. With a strong focus on post-industrial and post-consumer polymer regeneration, Arkema provides comprehensive eco-design support to clients, facilitating carbon footprint reduction. Collaborating with various industry stakeholders, Arkema spearheads the development of high-performance polymer grades containing a minimum of 30% recycled content, validated by the esteemed certification body SCS Global Services.

Nicole Munoz, Vice President of Environmental Certification Services at SCS Global Services, remarked, “Incorporating recycled content into products is an excellent way to lower the overall environmental impact of polymers and reduce raw material extraction. Arkema’s expanding portfolio of polymers containing certified recycled content positions them well in today’s carbon-conscious marketplace.”

Francois Tanguy, Manager of Arkema’s Recycling business and Virtucycle® program, emphasized, “Our legacy of recycling high performance thermoplastics for 30 years is something that Arkema is particularly proud of, as we are to work with our global customers to develop more sustainable solutions using the vast experience of our Agiplast team. Our customers demand advanced materials that have lower climate change impacts, result in less depletion of natural resources, and deliver uncompromised performance. We are in a strong position to support them.”

Arkema’s collaborative efforts with global clients underscore a commitment to developing tailored high-performance grades that align with diverse requirements, offering a pathway to genuine circularity. With an array of customers contributing to the recycling loop and seeking polymers with recycled content, Arkema navigates the evolving landscape of sustainable materials with agility and innovation.

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SOURCE: Arkema