Extrusion International USA 4-2019

51 Extrusion International 4/2019 Borealis announced the introduction of a new plastics recy- cling technology, Borcycle™. This evolving technology will be used to produce high-quality compounds made of recy- cled polyolefins (rPO) such as the newly-launched Borcycle™ MF1981SY, an rPOwith over 80% recycled content intended for use in visible appliance parts. Borealis also announced a series of significant material improvements to existing recy- clates in the established Purpolen™ brand portfolio. These market launches and product improvements are important technology advancements and thus accelerate the trans- formation to a circular economy of plastics. Borealis and its wholly-owned subsidiary, mtm plastics, will showcase the new Borcycle technology and recyclate innovations at the K 2019. Borealis is leading the industry by applying its Visioneering Philosophy™ to the development and implementation of novel polyolefins-based solutions that enable plastics re- use, recycling, and recovery, and by designing for circularity. These wide-ranging activities are gathered under the sym- bolic roof of EverMinds™, the Borealis platform dedicated to promoting a more circular mind-set in the industry. By capitalising on its profound expertise in virgin polyolefins and collaborating with value chain partners, Borealis keeps discovering new opportunities for business growth within the circular economy. The new technology, Borcycle, transforms polyolefin-based waste streams into recyclate material such as pellets. As a transformative technology, it complements the existing Bo- realis virgin polyolefins portfolio with a range of pioneering, circular solutions. It unites state-of-the-art technology with the profound Borealis polymer expertise gained over de- cades. As a scalable andmodular technology, Borcycle has been de- veloped to meet growing market demand for high-quality recyclate. Leading appliance brand owners, for one, have pledged to increase the amount of recycled plastics in their goods. Yet until recently, producers have not been able to rely on a consistent supply of high-quality recyclate. The Borcycle technology will help address this challenge. Com- pounds made using the Borcycle technology deliver high performance, add value and offer versatility. Producers and brand owners in a range of industries will profit from the availability of high-quality recyclate that helps them meet environmental and regulatory challenges. “Advancing technology is crucial if our aim is to impleme nt value-creating solutions in the circular sphere,” claims Ma u- rits van Tol, Borealis Senior Vice President, Innovation, Tec h- nology & Circular Economy Solutions. „‘Building tomorrow together’ means innovating, collaborating, focussing on the customer, and above all – taking action. The launch of our new recycling technology Borcycle is tangible proof of our commitment to achieving plastics circularity.” Borealis AG www.borealisgroup.com New Recycling Technology and Improved Recyclate K 2019: Hall 6, Booth A43 Recyclates from mtm save approximately 30% of CO 2 emissions compared to virgin materials (Photo: ©mtm plastics)