Easy to uncover and recyclable, LyondellBasell's Toppyl solution helps eliminate waste

Ending plastic waste in the environment is a global challenge that cannot be tackled by a single solution or by one company, but requires joint innovation across the global value chain
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LyondellBasell is helping to reduce and ultimately eliminate plastic waste by improving the recyclability of plastic packaging
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It is reported that LyondellBasell has developed a solution to help solve the problem of recycling plastic waste
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Its poly-n-butene (PB-1) Toppyl solution for easy-peel packaging helps improve the recyclability of polyolefin-based flexible packaging films widely used for meat, cheese, coffee, and ready-to-eat salads and The closure of the yogurt cup
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“Consumer and customer needs are changing, and LyondellBasell offers a variety of solutions for these changes, designed to drive an efficient circular economy for plastic products
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As a leader in the flexible film business, we are advancing and Improve products that people use every day, including enabling materials to be returned to the supply chain
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Our goal is to use these materials for as long as possible, helping to eliminate plastic waste from the environment and maximizing the value of plastic
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It is understood that, unlike other packaging applications, Toppyl can add value to plastics beyond its original purpose
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A typical packaging application uses several different materials, giving the product properties such as longer shelf life and better appearance, but this also reduces the recyclability of the packaging
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In addition to the above advantages, Toppyl  also improves recyclability and creates additional added value
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In addition, Toppyl is certified by RecyClass, a European recognized cross-value chain initiative covering the plastic packaging recyclability assessment protocol, recyclability certification and recyclable content traceability certification
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Patrick van Beek said: "RecyClass has certified that LyondellBasell's blend of PB-1 Toppyl products and polyethylene (PE) is fully compatible with European LDPE recycling streams, with PB-1 levels up to the entire 7.
5% of the PE film structure, this ratio is far beyond the PB-1 content currently added to achieve this 'easy peel' performance
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In addition, the material produced by the recycling process can be used in a variety of high-quality applications such as PE blowing Plastic film, the content can be up to 25%
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Solutions like Toppyl are one of LyondellBasell's contributions to helping end plastic waste in the environment
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It is reported that LyondellBasell is actively involved in efforts such as the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), which is committed to bringing together plastic producers, consumer goods companies and retailers, and waste management companies related to plastic waste issues.
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