Geminor will send between 15,000 to 20,000 tonnes of polyolefin-rich plastic films annually to ReNew’s plastic recycling facility in Wilton in the north east of England.
The film – which may otherwise have been used for refuse-derived fuel (RDF) or solid recovered fuel (SRF) will be recycled into hydrocarbons.
The hydrocarbons will then be used as a fossil replacement in the plastic manufacturing cycle.
Kjetil Vikingstad, CEO of Geminor, said: “Our supply agreement to ReNew ELP’s facility is a significant step forward for Geminor. We are proud to be part of a solution that reshapes the industry by reducing environmental impact and creating lasting economic value.”
Oliver Caunce, UK country manager at Geminor, added: “Our work with ReNew ELP shows our commitment to finding new uses for hard-to-recycle plastics. This shift benefits the environment, local communities, and industry partners. It has become more urgent as rising carbon taxes impact waste management across sectors.”
ReNew ELP is a subsidiary of Mura Technology and uses its Hydro-PRT process to break down the plastic film waste through the use of supercritical water.
The water is made using high pressure and temperature to put it in a state where it behaves as both a liquid and a gas. This means it can break down the plastics without degrading their integrity. Mura Technology said that this process makes infinite recycling for plastics possible.
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