SABIC is the first in the industry to introduce recycled polycarbonate produced from post-consumer mixed plastics

SABIC, the global chemical industry leader, today announced the launch of certified recycled polycarbonate (PC) resins and blends made from up-cycled post-consumer mixed plastics, an industry first
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This advanced recycling-based solution demonstrates SABIC's ongoing commitment to driving a circular economy for plastics by adding more sustainable products
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According to SABIC LCA internal research, certified recycled PC reduces potential carbon footprint by 23% compared to existing products
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Abdullah S.
Al-Otaibi, general manager of SABIC ETP and Market Solutions, said: "In another major contribution to the development of a circular economy for plastics, we are proud to have developed a new solution that can help us of customers achieve their sustainability goals and create value by increasing the recycling of post-consumer mixed plastics they process.

SABIC is continuously expanding its sustainability offerings, especially in ETP (Engineering Thermoplastics), our PC The new solutions in the portfolio help support our customers' growing demand for circular content and a reduced CO2 footprint
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As part of SABIC's TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio of circular solutions, certified circular PC is produced through advanced recycling of post-consumer mixed plastics
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Through a process called pyrolysis, waste plastics that are difficult to recycle are broken down into a liquid called pyrolysis oil
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It is then used as a feedstock for the manufacture of certified circular raw materials for high-performance plastics with the same properties as virgin materials
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