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Belden Launches Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch

Special Article

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March 14, 2024

Belden Launches Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, today announced the launch of its BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Lite Managed Switch from Lumberg Automation. An extension of Belden’s Single Pair Ethernet portfolio of connectivity products, the new BEETLE switch empowers organizations to reduce network complexity by deploying thinner, lighter Belden SPE cables that provide connectivity via a single pair of wires rather than the two or four pairs required by standard Ethernet.

As digital transformation accelerates, enterprises need to connect more devices and transmit more real-time data while simplifying network infrastructure where possible. With Power over Data Line (PoDL), IP40 protection and low power consumption, the BEETLE Lite Managed Switch provides SPE connectivity for a future-ready network.

The BEETLE Lite Managed Switch provides powerful benefits, such as:

Transmits Ethernet up to at least 1 kilometer. Meets the 10BASE-T1L standard for long-distance Ethernet.
Saves space. Supports Ethernet transmission via a single wire pair that is lighter and more compact than traditional Ethernet cables.
Reduces network complexity. Integrate sensors and actuators directly into the network without the need for an additional gateway.
Simplifies configuration and maintenance. Streamline installation and maintenance and reduce operating costs with fewer gateways and protocols in use.
Delivers essential lite managed switch features like VLAN at an optimized price-performance ratio and lower long-term total cost of ownership.

“In their pursuit of Industry 4.0 and automation objectives, today’s enterprises are deploying future-ready networks that create the foundation for real-time communications,” said Timo Zipperle, Junior Product Manager at Belden. “The BEETLE Lite Managed Switch delivers SPE capabilities that enterprises can use to scale their networks using thinner, lighter SPE cables to transmit data from connected field devices. Having access to more data for both edge and cloud computing empowers organizations to make more informed, rapid decisions to enhance operational performance, safety and security.”

With its space-saving and long-distance Ethernet transmission benefits, the BEETLE Lite Managed Switch meets the needs of many complex industrial environments, including automotive manufacturing, material handling, logistics and intralogistics.

https://www.belden.com/

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From Waste To Gas: Cyclize Develops Innovative Plastic Recycling

Environment & Recycling

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March 14, 2024

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From Waste To Gas: Cyclize Develops Innovative Plastic Recycling

In an effort to reduce the chemical industry’s ecological footprint, ClimateTech startup Cyclize has developed a groundbreaking method for converting plastic waste and CO ₂ into valuable synthesis gas. This initiative marks a significant step in the effort to create a more sustainable chemical industry and actively supports global climate goals.

Cyclize, a spin-off from the University of Stuttgart, benefits from EXIST research transfer funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. The startup has developed a plasma-based process that enables high-quality synthesis gas production from mixed plastic waste. This technology promises to sustainably transform the chemical industry by offering an alternative to the traditional use of fossil resources.

Contribution to climate-neutral chemistry

Maike Lambarth, co-founder and CEO of Cyclize, underlines the importance of innovation: “With our process, we are sending a significant signal for climate-neutral chemistry. Through our patented Cyclize process, we enable chemical companies to remain competitive despite rising energy prices in Europe.” These words emphasize the potential of Cyclize technology to promote a sustainable circular economy in which plastic waste is transformed into a valuable raw material.

The newly secured capital of around 5 million euros will flow into expanding the team and into test series with pilot customers. These customers need synthesis gas or want to recycle complex waste streams. A central goal is to build and operate the first waste-to-syngas plant of its kind in a chemical park in order to demonstrate its applicability in an industrial environment.

Cyclize’s goal is to replace fossil resources through innovative recycling of carbon from plastic waste and CO2.

Funding by EXIST

The development of Cyclize was crucially supported by the EXIST program, which provides the financial basis for research and development as well as securing the team’s salaries. Lambarth emphasizes the importance of this support: “We have the EXIST funding program to thank for the fact that we were able to pursue this path so determinedly, which provides the necessary framework conditions.”

Cyclize exemplifies the innovative use of technology to promote sustainable solutions in the chemical industry. The startup impressively shows how significant progress in the area of environmental protection and resource conservation can be achieved through creative approaches and the support of funding programs such as EXIST.

https://cyclize.de/de/

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DOMO Chemicals Achieves Major Sustainability Milestone With ISCC PLUS Certification

Press Release

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March 14, 2024

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DOMO Chemicals Achieves Major Sustainability Milestone With ISCC PLUS Certification

Now offering TECHNYL and DOMAMID high-quality polyamides with reduced carbon footprint.
Certification at three sites in Europe guarantees sustainable production based on the mass balance approach.
DOMO and Vimar collaborate for more sustainable electrical and electronics.

In a landmark achievement for sustainable manufacturing, DOMO Chemicals, a global leader in engineered materials, has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification.

Covering DOMO’s sites in Leuna (Germany), Gorzow (Poland), and Arco (Italy), this certification enables the company to offer eco-friendly versions of its entire TECHNYL and DOMAMID Polyamide 6 product lines, enhancing the customer’s choice while maintaining high-quality standards.

ISCC PLUS is a globally recognized certification focusing on sustainable production through the mass balance approach. This innovative method seamlessly integrates bio-circular and circular materials into existing production processes, ensuring meticulous tracking and verification from their entry into the production process to the final product. This chain of custody is powered by Circularise, a mass balance software solution provider.

DOMO Chemicals now offers an extended range of TECHNYL or DOMAMID solutions with various percentages of recycled content, without any compromise on performance. This new solution complements the TECHNYL 4EARTH range and underscores DOMO’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and supporting the circular economy.

Mondi Collaborates With Veyzle, WEPA and Soprema to Make Release Liner Production Waste More Circular

Industry News

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March 14, 2024

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Mondi Collaborates With Veyzle, WEPA and Soprema to Make Release Liner Production Waste More Circular

Mondi has reduced waste of its release liner production in two pilot locations.
Mondi plants in Juelich (DE) and Heerlen (NL) collaborated with external partners Veyzle, WEPA and Soprema and achieved 95% waste reduction in just two years.
Release liner waste is valorised for other applications such as new paper products and building insulation materials.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has improved the circularity of material flows in two release liner production sites in Germany and the Netherlands. 95% of the production waste is now used as secondary raw material for other industries, thanks to its strategic partnerships.

By collaborating closely with industry stakeholders along the value chain, Mondi has tackled the siliconised and coated paper waste produced at its release liner plants in Jülich, Germany, and Heerlen, Netherlands. It is now repulped and valorised as secondary raw material in a range of other applications.

Mondi Jülich and Mondi Heerlen kicked off a partnership with Veyzle, a Dutch specialist in the recycling of paper and plastics, and the Dutch site of the WEPA Group, an expert for sustainable hygiene papers, two years ago. Since then, Veyzle collects Mondi’s production waste from the two plants and sorts, shreds and bails the different papers before transporting them to WEPA. WEPA has developed an advanced repulping technology to valorise laminated and siliconised papers and uses them to create hygiene paper, such as toilet paper and paper towels. All three partners are located close together to keep transportation to a minimum.

In addition, Mondi is also working with Soprema, a full-range supplier of high-quality waterproofing systems and insulation materials, who uses Mondi’s release liner production waste as base material to manufacture cellulose wadding, a particularly beneficial insulation solution that increases the energy efficiency of buildings. This partnership ensures that valuable resources are not lost and contributes to Soprema’s sustainability goals of increasing the proportion of recycled materials and avoiding waste.

Carlos Martinez Ezquerra, Circular Economy Manager Flexible Packaging at Mondi, says, “At Mondi, we view waste as a loss in resources and have committed to eliminate waste from our production processes through our MAP2030 agenda. In this project, we aimed at using the production waste more effectively by valorising it as secondary raw materials in other applications. We are very proud of the 95% reduction we achieved at both locations and now look forward to working with CELAB, the leading industry initiative for the self-adhesive label value chain, and building relationships with other partners to further improve the circular flow of materials also in our other release liner locations across Europe.”

https://www.mondigroup.com/

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Sustainable Alternative To LDPE: Breakthrough In Plastic Recycling

Recycling News

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March 14, 2024

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Sustainable Alternative To LDPE: Breakthrough In Plastic Recycling

University of Bayreuth presents chemically recyclable plastic with an innovative design

A team of researchers from the University of Bayreuth, led by Prof. Dr. Rhett Kempe, has made a significant discovery in the field of plastics technology. Their research, published in Advanced Science , presents a closed-loop recycling loop for Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), one of the most commonly used plastics that has previously been difficult to recycle. This new material could be a game-changer for the plastics industry and the environment.

Innovative design for recyclability and sustainability

The research team at the University of Bayreuth has developed a plastic material that is similar to LDPE in its chemical structure, but can be produced in a much more sustainable manner and recycled more easily. “We have introduced a new, chemically recyclable, highly branched polyolefin material,” explains Prof. Dr. Rhett Kempe. The integration of “recycling points” into the plastic enables it to be efficiently broken down into smaller fragments, which can then be reused in a closed cycle.

Energy-saving production and targeted imitation

Conventional production of LDPE requires extremely high temperatures and pressure (250 °C with 2,500 to 4,000 bar), which means significant energy expenditure. The Bayreuth scientists have found an alternative approach: “The key to success is the use of our new catalysts, which produce defined building blocks of a certain size under appropriate mild reaction conditions, around 70 degrees Celsius and two bar pressure,” says Kempe. This process not only significantly reduces energy consumption, but also offers the possibility of targeted production of plastic structures.

Future of the plastics industry

This development shows great potential for sustainable alternatives in the plastics industry. Not only does it improve the recyclability of plastics, it also sets a new standard for energy-saving production. The support from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and SASOL Germany GmbH underlines the importance and potential of this research.

The work of the Bayreuth researchers marks significant progress in the development of sustainable plastic materials. With their approach, they offer a practical solution to one of the plastics industry’s most pressing problems: the need to extend the life of plastics through efficient recycling while making the production process more environmentally friendly.

https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en

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Sustainable Alternative To LDPE: Breakthrough In Plastic Recycling

Recycling News

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March 14, 2024

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Sustainable Alternative To LDPE: Breakthrough In Plastic Recycling

University of Bayreuth presents chemically recyclable plastic with an innovative design

A team of researchers from the University of Bayreuth, led by Prof. Dr. Rhett Kempe, has made a significant discovery in the field of plastics technology. Their research, published in Advanced Science , presents a closed-loop recycling loop for Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), one of the most commonly used plastics that has previously been difficult to recycle. This new material could be a game-changer for the plastics industry and the environment.

Innovative design for recyclability and sustainability

The research team at the University of Bayreuth has developed a plastic material that is similar to LDPE in its chemical structure, but can be produced in a much more sustainable manner and recycled more easily. “We have introduced a new, chemically recyclable, highly branched polyolefin material,” explains Prof. Dr. Rhett Kempe. The integration of “recycling points” into the plastic enables it to be efficiently broken down into smaller fragments, which can then be reused in a closed cycle.

Energy-saving production and targeted imitation

Conventional production of LDPE requires extremely high temperatures and pressure (250 °C with 2,500 to 4,000 bar), which means significant energy expenditure. The Bayreuth scientists have found an alternative approach: “The key to success is the use of our new catalysts, which produce defined building blocks of a certain size under appropriate mild reaction conditions, around 70 degrees Celsius and two bar pressure,” says Kempe. This process not only significantly reduces energy consumption, but also offers the possibility of targeted production of plastic structures.

Future of the plastics industry

This development shows great potential for sustainable alternatives in the plastics industry. Not only does it improve the recyclability of plastics, it also sets a new standard for energy-saving production. The support from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and SASOL Germany GmbH underlines the importance and potential of this research.

The work of the Bayreuth researchers marks significant progress in the development of sustainable plastic materials. With their approach, they offer a practical solution to one of the plastics industry’s most pressing problems: the need to extend the life of plastics through efficient recycling while making the production process more environmentally friendly.

https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en

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Chemical Recycling: Gasification of Plastic Waste at Low Temperatures

Recycling News

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March 14, 2024

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Chemical Recycling: Gasification of Plastic Waste at Low Temperatures

The specific requirements and high purity of plastic waste from life science research laboratories make recycling it a particular challenge. Re:Lab AB is tackling this problem with a chemical recycling process based on low-temperature conversion, which is a special form of gasification.

In an interview with K-Mag, Dr Flavio Ortigao talks about the special recycling process and how it differs from conventional methods and promises the sustainable reuse of plastics from research laboratories.

Dr Ortigao, could you please give us an insight into the mission and core activities of Re:Lab?

Dr Flavio Ortigao: Re:Lab provides a closed-loop, circular solution, plastics-to-plastics recycling for waste plastics from Life Science research laboratories. Today, there is no recycling for the over 6 million tonnes of research laboratory plastic waste, that is either incinerated or goes to landfill. We have developed a proprietary technology based on Low-Temperature Conversion (LTC). What differentiate our chemical recycling technology form others is that it occurs at a low-temperature (below 450°C) and at normal pressure.

In a comment on a LinkedIn post of us, you mentioned the difference between thermal processes above 4,500°C and those below 450°C. Could you elaborate on this difference? Could you elaborate on this difference? How does it affect the efficiency and feasibility of recycling?

Ortigao: Our technology is a special case of Gasification, which is the partial oxidation of plastics residues to syngas, a gas comprised of hydrogen and carbon monoxide that can be used for chemical synthesis of renewable chemical entities or even new renewable plastics.

Gasification is not new, it has been around for 200 years. Gasification usually occurs at high to extremely high temperature, referred to as plasma gasification, which occurs at temperatures above 4,500°C. Maintaining such a high temperature is not economically feasible, therefore most gasification projects failed. By reducing the temperature, we have changed the game, converting an economically non-feasible project into a totally feasible one.

How do you assess the energy balance in chemical recycling, especially in terms of the sustainability of the process?

Ortigao: Mixed plastics have an energy content of 39Mj/kg, compared to 44Mj/kg of fossil fuel. It is a significant amount of energy, but not enough to sustain plasma temperatures. By reducing the temperature we have made the process auto-thermal, meaning the material provides the energy for its conversion. No external energy sources are necessary for process maintenance.

**There is currently no recycling process for the more than 6 million tonnes of plastic waste from research laboratories. Re:Lab offers a solution to this problem.**

How do you see the future of chemical recycling, especially in terms of developing new technologies and overcoming global challenges such as the plastics crisis?

Ortigao: Chemical recycling has an important role to play complementing mechanical recycling, which has certain limitations. Chemical recycling is less sensitive to material degradation or degree of contamination. In our case, due to the severity of gasification, where plastics and organic contaminants are converted to syngas, it is the best option for recycling when there is a strict demand on the quality of the resulting recyclate.

sources: Elena Blume (Editorial team K-Mag)

https://www.k-online.com/

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Enzyme-Powered Recycling: Transforming Bioplastics into a Sustainable Future

News

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March 14, 2024

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Enzyme-Powered Recycling: Transforming Bioplastics into a Sustainable Future

Scientists at King’s College London have unveiled a novel chemical recycling method, leveraging enzymes found in laundry detergents, to break down single-use bioplastics in record time. Published in Cell Reports Physical Sciences, this innovative approach promises a more sustainable cycle for plastics, traditionally seen as a challenge due to their long degradation period.

Efficient Degradation Process Unveiled

The team at King’s College London has pioneered the use of enzymes, typically employed in biological laundry detergents, to achieve rapid decomposition of bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) within 24 hours. This process, 84 times faster than traditional composting methods, signals a leap towards addressing the urgent need for effective plastic recycling solutions. Dr. Alex Brogan, Lecturer in Chemistry at King’s, emphasizes the potential: “Being able to harness biology to deliver sustainable solutions through chemistry, allows us to start thinking of waste as a resource.”

Towards a Circular Economy

With over 68 million tons of plastic ending up in natural environments in 2023 alone, the need for innovative recycling methods has never been more critical. Bioplastics, derived from renewable sources, present a sustainable alternative but face challenges in production cost and recycling efficiency. The research at King’s College not only offers a solution to these challenges but also presents a pathway to reducing reliance on fossil-based plastics.

This method’s efficiency could revolutionize how we approach single-use bioplastics, offering a scalable and sustainable model for their recycling. The conversion of bioplastics back into monomers for high-quality plastic production aligns with the vision of a circular economy, reducing landfill waste and environmental pollution. Susana Meza Huaman, PhD researcher, highlights the significance: “Our research marks the first step in developing new technologies in waste management for recycling bioplastics that are of equal quality to the virgin product.”

Expanding the Research Scope

Encouraged by these results, the scientists are now exploring the recycling of other mass-produced plastics, aiming to extend their method’s applicability and further contribute to sustainable waste management practices.

King’s College London’s research into enzyme-based recycling represents a promising development in the fight against plastic waste, offering a faster, more efficient route to recycling bioplastics and fostering a sustainable, circular economy.

Source: King’s College London

https://www.k-online.com/

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World’s First PET Biorecycling Plant

Recycling News

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March 14, 2024

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World’s First PET Biorecycling Plant

In a significant advancement for sustainable materials management, CARBIOS, a leader in developing and industrializing biological technologies for plastic and textile lifecycle reinvention, has teamed up with De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC), renowned for its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services in the biotech and agro-processing sectors. This collaboration aims to launch the world’s first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, set to be operational by 2025.

Pioneering PET Waste Solution

CARBIOS’ inaugural commercial facility represents a critical step towards combating plastic pollution, offering a scalable industrial solution for enzymatic depolymerization of PET waste. This process promotes a circular economy for plastics and textiles, addressing the urgent need for sustainable waste management practices.

Innovative Collaboration: Over 70 experts from De Smet will work closely with CARBIOS to ensure the project adheres to timelines, budgets, and maintains high standards of quality, safety, health, and environmental care.

Construction Milestones: The plant’s construction is already underway, with progress on schedule, demonstrating the effectiveness of the partnership and the commitment to environmental sustainability.

**The first commercial plant from CARBIOS offers a scalable industrial solution for the enzymatic depolymerisation of PET waste. Copyright: CARBIOS**

The CARBIOS facility is a game-changer in PET recycling, enabling the circularity of PET materials and providing an efficient solution for PET producers, waste management companies, public entities, and brands to meet regulatory requirements and sustainability goals. The plant’s capabilities include:

Capacity: Processing 50,000 tons of post-consumer PET waste annually.

Jobs Creation: Generating 150 direct and indirect jobs in the region.

Sustainability Impact: Addressing previously low-value waste such as colored PET bottles, food trays, and textiles.

In October 2023, CARBIOS secured the necessary building and site operating permits, with the land officially acquired from Indorama Ventures in February 2024. This milestone underscores the project’s importance in advancing circular economy principles within the plastics and textiles industries.

https://www.k-online.com/

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Chemical Recycling: A Future Without Landfill Thanks to The Gasification of Plastic Waste?

Industry News

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March 14, 2024

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Chemical Recycling: A Future Without Landfill Thanks to The Gasification of Plastic Waste?

Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste are produced that are not recycled. The gasification technology from the start-up Waste-to-en offers a promising solution to this problem. The method efficiently converts waste into valuable resources while reducing both landfill fees and electricity consumption, providing a sustainable alternative in waste management.

In an interview with K-Mag, Sergey Likharev talks about the possibilities and advantages of gasification and the extent to which this technology represents an alternative to other recycling processes.

Mr Likharev, what are the mission and core objectives of Waste-To-En, particularly with regard to converting waste into valuable resources?

Sergey Likharev: Waste-To-En startup company’s mission is to address environmental and social hazards caused by waste dumping at landfills, with a primary focus on reducing plastic pollution and methane emissions. We specialize in recycling types of waste that cannot be treated with traditional recycling methods: mixed plastics, wet biomass residuals, spoiled textiles and paper, composite cardboard, and more.

In a comment on a LinkedIn post of us, you emphasised gasification as the preferred method of chemical recycling. What are the advantages of this technology over other methods of chemical recycling?

Likharev: Simply speaking, gasification is the most versatile method, both upstream and downstream. On the upstream, it can utilize all types of carbon-containing waste, including plastics, solid communal waste, end-of-life tires, agriculture and animal waste, wood and textile scrap, etc. Gasification converts them to so-called synthesis gas, a mix of carbon oxide, hydrogen, and light hydrocarbons. On the downstream, syngas could be converted to a variety of valuable products like electricity, sustainable fuels or chemicals. Even today’s darling hydrogen could be extracted out of it.

You also mentioned high energy recovery rates and low oxygen consumption in gasification. Can you explain this in more detail?

**Waste-to-En offers a gasification technology that can be designed to be small, compact and cost-effective. Copyright: Waste-to-En**

Likharev: In fact, any carbon-containing waste contains a lot of hidden energy inside. Only a small fraction of it, around 15-20%, is enough to destroy the polymer composition of plastic and dismantle it into individual molecules and atoms. To achieve this process, you need an oxidation reaction to happen, where oxygen compounds with carbon and hydrogen contained in plastic. The trick is how to make this process achieve a high recovery rate of this internal energy, using as little oxygen as possible.

We employ a so-called updraft counterflow reactor, which is the most energy-efficient out of all other types. Within this unit, the internal chemical reactions are so well organized that every Joule of internal energy, extracted from waste by the partial oxidation of carbon, is used to support other reactions like drying, pyrolysis, and tar cracking. Because of this high energy efficiency, oxygen consumption is low.

This brings a lot of benefits. The oxidation zone in the reactor is small and very hot, sometimes exceeding 1200°C. Because of this, hazardous substances are entirely destroyed inside the reactor. Due to this and also because of low consumption of oxygen, the filtration system of outgoing syngas is efficient. Consequently, the gasification equipment could be made small, compact, and affordable. Finally, it could fit into a size of a standard 20-foot container, allowing utilization of waste straight at the spot where it is generated, without the need for transportation. Additionally, electricity produced from waste could be consumed locally.

All of this allows the users of gasification technology to reduce waste landfilling and electricity consumption fees by 20-30%. Sustainability meets profitability here!

**Gasification converts (plastic) waste into synthesis gas, which in turn can be used to create a wide variety of new products. Copyright: Waste-to-En**

Given your experience, how do you assess the role of chemical recycling in the context of the global waste and plastics crisis? What role do you think this technology can play in the future?

Likharev: Current traditional mechanical recycling technologies have limited potential; they can utilize less than 10% of plastic. Advanced thermo-chemical recycling technologies, providing the decomposition of plastic waste into individual molecules and atoms, allow us to recycle all types of plastic and thus counteract plastic pollution without attempting to ban plastic usage itself.

Furthermore, gasification technology could help resolve another huge problem: the greenhouse gas emissions from dumped waste. Landfills produce about 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, or 4% of these emissions globally. Gasification of waste instead of its dumping could eliminate this problem, decreasing the carbon footprint from waste by 5 times.

Let’s dump landfills together!

source: Elena Blume (Editorial team K-Mag)

https://www.k-online.com/

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Belden Launches Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch

Belden Launches Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch

From Waste To Gas: Cyclize Develops Innovative Plastic Recycling

From Waste To Gas: Cyclize Develops Innovative Plastic Recycling

DOMO Chemicals Achieves Major Sustainability Milestone With ISCC PLUS Certification

DOMO Chemicals Achieves Major Sustainability Milestone With ISCC PLUS Certification

More sustainable solutions in electrical and electronics

Mondi Collaborates With Veyzle, WEPA and Soprema to Make Release Liner Production Waste More Circular

Mondi Collaborates With Veyzle, WEPA and Soprema to Make Release Liner Production Waste More Circular

Sustainable Alternative To LDPE: Breakthrough In Plastic Recycling

Sustainable Alternative To LDPE: Breakthrough In Plastic Recycling

Sustainable Alternative To LDPE: Breakthrough In Plastic Recycling

Sustainable Alternative To LDPE: Breakthrough In Plastic Recycling

Chemical Recycling: Gasification of Plastic Waste at Low Temperatures

Chemical Recycling: Gasification of Plastic Waste at Low Temperatures

Enzyme-Powered Recycling: Transforming Bioplastics into a Sustainable Future

Enzyme-Powered Recycling: Transforming Bioplastics into a Sustainable Future

World’s First PET Biorecycling Plant

World’s First PET Biorecycling Plant

Chemical Recycling: A Future Without Landfill Thanks to The Gasification of Plastic Waste?

Chemical Recycling: A Future Without Landfill Thanks to The Gasification of Plastic Waste?

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