Covestro and Interseroh sign MoU for innovative recycling of plastic waste

Covestro and Interseroh intend to collaborate in the field of innovative recycling of plastic waste
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This includes resistant plastic products made of Covestro materials such as polyurethane and polycarbonate
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As such, the two partners recently signed a memorandum of understanding
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Turning plastic waste into raw materials

For this purpose, Interseroh intends to source and prepare relevant materials from end-of-life products and distribute them to Covestro for reintegration into the raw material cycle; Covestro intends to use these end-of-life raw materials as feedstock, leveraging its recycling expertise , converting plastic waste into high-quality raw materials to close the loop
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"Our collaboration with Interseroh is an important milestone in the convergence of the chemical and recycling industries, with the aim of establishing a new value cycle for the circular economy," said Dr.
Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro
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"The success of this project depends largely on the recycling knowledge of our partners and the innovative recycling technologies we are currently developing, but also on the right regulatory framework conditions, especially chemical recycling
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"Technology development and innovation are important pillars of our work towards a future without waste," said Dr.
Axel Schweitzer, CEO of the ALBA Group
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“Given the climate protection targets to be achieved, we must also find sustainable solutions for difficult-to-recycle types of plastics
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We are delighted to be helping shape developments here with Covestro
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Innovative recycling technology

Plastics are indispensable, future-proof materials
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Therefore, used products are also a valuable resource
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That's why Covestro works with partners to develop innovative recycling technologies and chemical processes that bring plastics back into the value cycle
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The company is dedicated to recycling plastic waste and is a member of the company network, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste
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However, more work needs to be done to achieve an efficient and resource-efficient circular economy
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For example, disposal and recycling systems must be improved or first established globally
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Here, Interseroh is a leading partner with many years of experience and extensive expertise
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Both companies want to reduce the footprint of CO 2 production processes and products, thereby contributing to the climate and environmental protection
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At the same time, they hope to develop new circular business models
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