Trinseo provides update on Belgium recycling plant
Trinseo provides update on Belgium recycling plant
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Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, has announced that plans for a chemical recycling plant in Belgium are progressing rapidly. The facility is in the design phase and construction is expected to begin by the end of 2022.
Synova, a technology provider based in Southfield, Michigan, and global engineering services company Worley out of Sydney, Australia, currently are working on an engineering package and preparing Trinseo’s material handling facility in Tessenderlo, Belgium, for recycling operations.
The plant will be dedicated to recycled polystyrene (rPS), meeting increased demand for the material as brand owners seek sustainable options. It will process 15 kilotons of rPS flakes annually that will be converted into recycled styrene to enable further production of polystyrene (PS) or a styrene derivative including acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and styrene acrylonitrile (SAN).
PS is one of the most widely used plastics and can be fully circular. Due to its simple chemistry, it can be converted to its monomer yielding a material with identical properties as its fossil equivalent.
“Trinseo chose Synova and Worley to move forward with because of their leadership in their respective areas, the efficiency and maturity of their technologies and approaches, and high-quality output,” says Francesca Reverberi, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer. “Both also have a strong commitment to sustainability, and this alignment was critical for us as we continue our journey and goal of delivering sustainable material solutions while maintaining high quality and performance.”
Synova is a provider of technology for the recycling of mixed plastic scrap. The technology was invented by TNO, an independent Dutch research organization, and features a highly efficient process to convert waste into high-value products while improving the CO2 footprint.
Worley says it delivers project and asset services for the energy, chemicals and resources globally. The company provides expertise in engineering, procurement and construction and consulting services.
Trinseo recently announced an offtake agreement for recycled styrene with recycler Indaver, the acquisition of recycler Heathland B.V. and the introduction of bio-attributed PS, ABS and SAN.
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Source: Recycling Today
Trinseo provides update on Belgium recycling plant
<![CDATA[Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, has announced that plans for a chemical recycling plant in Belgium are progressing rapidly. The facility is in the design phase and construction is expected to begin by the end of 2022.Synova, a technology provider based in Southfield, Michigan, and global engineering services company Worley out of Sydney, Australia, currently are working on an engineering package and preparing Trinseo’s material handling facility in Tessenderlo, Belgium, for recycling operations.The plant will be dedicated to recycled polystyrene (rPS), meeting increased demand for the material as brand owners seek sustainable options. It will process 15 kilotons of rPS flakes annually that will be converted into recycled styrene to enable further production of polystyrene (PS) or a styrene derivative including acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and styrene acrylonitrile (SAN). PS is one of the most widely used plastics and can be fully circular. Due to its simple chemistry, it can be converted to its monomer yielding a material with identical properties as its fossil equivalent. “Trinseo chose Synova and Worley to move forward with because of their leadership in their respective areas, the efficiency and maturity of their technologies and approaches, and…