Solvay and Mitsubishi Chemical collaborate to recycle end-of-life medical components

Solvay and Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM) are expanding their collaboration in the recycling of high-performance thermoplastics
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MCAM, one of the world's most experienced processors of polyetheretherketone, fluoroplastics and polyamides, is currently researching plastics made from Solvay's Udel high-performance polysulfone thermoplastic, according to a new agreement signed between the two parties.
Recycling of end-of-life medical equipment
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The two companies are working together on how to implement the logistics of recovering, recycling and reprocessing PSU medical components into recycled materials suitable for reuse in original applications
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Antonella Di Meo, Product Sustainability Manager at Solvay, said the agreement with MCAM is part of our long-term commitment to developing sustainable solutions from bio-based or recyclable sources
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It aligns with Solvay's One Planet Sustainability Roadmap and Mitsubishi's KAITEKI vision for "People, Society and Planet" sustainability
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"Giving back more than taking is at the heart of MCAM's strategy and sustainability approach
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We have adopted the concept of KAITEKI to help us achieve our sustainability goals based on core values ​​of environmental, social and human well-being
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" Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Sustainability said Henning Bloech, global director of solutions
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MCAM will clean and mechanically recycle the PSU components, while Solvay's polymer chemistry expertise will ensure that the resulting material meets all of the customer's specifications so that it can be used in demanding medical applications
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"We look forward to maximizing the potential for synergies to help customers tackle the global challenge of plastic waste," Bloech said
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