Agreement between TotalEnergies and Honeywell to Recycle Plastic

The recycling of plastic waste through a process of ennobling the performance of future polymers , with the aim of bringing the new raw material closer to the virgin one, is the objective of the new industrial projects on plastic recycling.

Among these new projects, TotalEnergies and Honeywell announced a strategic agreement to advance the development of advanced plastic recycling.

Under this agreement, Honeywell will agree to supply Recycled Polymer Feedstock (RPF) to TotalEnergies, using Honeywell's UpCycle process technology at Honeywell and Sacyr's new recycling facility to be built in Andalusia, Spain.

TotalEnergies will purchase and convert this feedstock into high-quality polymers, which could be used for food packaging and other highly demanding applications.

The UpCycle plant, which will be owned by a joint venture between Honeywell and Sacyr, is expected to process and convert 30,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste into RFP each year, which could otherwise go to landfill or incineration.

The UpCycle plant is scheduled to start up in 2023, with RPF to be used for the production of high-quality polymers in TotalEnergies' European production units.

As stated in Total's press release, the new raw material will have properties identical to virgin polymers and suitable for a wide range of applications, including food-grade applications, such as flexible and rigid containers.

This first project represents the beginning of the collaboration between TotalEnergies and Honeywell in the field of advanced recycling. Both parties are committed to tackling the issue of plastic waste and helping build a more circular and sustainable economy in Europe and the rest of the world.

“We are pleased to partner with Honeywell to address the problem of plastic waste through the development of advanced recycling and, thus, create a circular economy, one of the pillars of sustainable development.

This project, with a startup targeting 2023, will help meet our ambition to produce 30% recycled and renewable polymers by 2030,” said Valérie Goff, Senior Vice President, Polymers at TotalEnergies.

“Demand for plastics will continue to grow, so it is critical to create a link between waste management and plastic production to strengthen a circular flow of plastics,” said Ben Owens, vice president and general manager of Honeywell Sustainable Technology Solutions.

“The agreement with TotalEnergies will provide a strong partnership for the uptake of recycled polymer feedstocks and, together with our recently communicated advanced recycling facility with Sacyr, Honeywell is leading the push towards a more circular plastics economy.”

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