Sabic's recycled polymers used in plastic household products / Reusable on-the-go coffee cups
Sabic's recycled polymers used in plastic household products / Reusable on-the-go coffee cupsTupperware is to make products containing plastics recyclate manufactured by Sabic (Photo: Tupperware)US plastic household goods manufacturer Tupperware Brands (Orlando, Florida; www.tupperware.com) will begin introducing certified circular polymers manufactured by Saudi Arabian petrochemicals giant Sabic (Riyadh; www.sabic.com) into new products from this summer. The products to be launched include a portable reusable straw and an on-the-go coffee cup, which Tupperware said will help in the reduction of single-use plastic products.
Bill Wright, Tupperware Brands' executive vice president, product innovation and supply chain, commented, ?The introduction of this new material, and the products in which they will be used, reflect our continued dedication to further reduce our environmental footprint at all levels of the product lifecycle ? from design, production and distribution to products' use and reusability ? and also reflects our heritage of innovation and sustainable design.? Sabic added that the collaboration highlights a shared commitment by both companies to advance a more circular economy where plastic waste and materials are used, reused and repurposed to continue their lifecycle.
Sabic's recyclate is produced by chemical recycling of mixed plastics waste. At the start of 2019, the plastics producer announced partnerships with Plastic Energy (London / UK; www.plasticenergy.com), among others ? see Plasteurope.com of 14.12.2018 and 29.01.2019). The recyclate is produced at Sabic's plant in Geleen / The Netherlands.20.05.2019 Plasteurope.com [242443-0]
Bill Wright, Tupperware Brands' executive vice president, product innovation and supply chain, commented, ?The introduction of this new material, and the products in which they will be used, reflect our continued dedication to further reduce our environmental footprint at all levels of the product lifecycle ? from design, production and distribution to products' use and reusability ? and also reflects our heritage of innovation and sustainable design.? Sabic added that the collaboration highlights a shared commitment by both companies to advance a more circular economy where plastic waste and materials are used, reused and repurposed to continue their lifecycle.
Sabic's recyclate is produced by chemical recycling of mixed plastics waste. At the start of 2019, the plastics producer announced partnerships with Plastic Energy (London / UK; www.plasticenergy.com), among others ? see Plasteurope.com of 14.12.2018 and 29.01.2019). The recyclate is produced at Sabic's plant in Geleen / The Netherlands.20.05.2019 Plasteurope.com [242443-0]
» Publication Date: 20/05/2019