Manufacturing Magazine September 2024 | Page 92

also energy intensive , emitting significant
CO 2 and sulfur dioxide .
In this vein , Matthias highlights BASFs work to develop solutions to make mechanically recycling all plastic and polymer materials more feasible . Part of enhancing overall sustainability is utilising recycling solutions sensibly and thoughtfully , depending on the specific purity and nature of the waste stream . “ ChemCycling ® can be a fantastic solution for waste streams that are not recycled mechanically for technological , economic or ecological reasons .” Mia says .
BASF ’ S THREE MAJOR CRITERIA FOR SELECTING RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY
• Is it ecologically responsible ?
• Is it technologically possible ?
• Is it economically feasible ?
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