Biotrend Enerji Launches Waste Plastic Recycling Facility

Biotrend Enerji to Build Waste Plastic Recycling Facility Biotrend Enerji plans to establish Turkey's first commercial-scale waste plastic recycling facility using Honeywell's UpCycle Process technology to convert plastic waste into recycled polymer feedstock. Biotrend Enerji has announced it will use Honeywell's UpCycle Process Technology at the plastic recycling factory it plans to build in Turkey. The facility, which will convert mixed plastic waste into recycled polymer feedstock (RPF), will enable the development of a circular economy for plastics. Upon completion, the facility will be Turkey's first commercial-scale plastic waste recycling facility using Honeywell's UpCycle Process Technology. The advanced recycling facility planned for construction is expected to have the capacity to convert 30,000 metric tons of mixed plastic waste annually into Honeywell recycled polymer feedstock using UpCycle Process Technology. Related engineering work and technical services, including commissioning, start-up and technical support services throughout the facility's lifetime, will be provided by Honeywell UOP.

Leadership in waste management

As part of the project marking the beginning of cooperation between Honeywell and Biotrend Enerji on advanced plastic waste recovery in Turkey, the parties plan to continue collaboration on new plastic waste recycling facilities in the future. [caption id="attachment_144930" align="aligncenter"] Biotrend Enerji Chief Executive Officer Osman Nuri Vardı[/caption]

Biotrend Enerji Chief Executive Officer Osman Nuri Vardı stated that Biotrend Enerji's experience in waste management, supported by Honeywell technology, will contribute to Biotrend Enerji's sustainability efforts, making the following comments:

"I am confident that together with Honeywell, we will lead the sector in this field. Biotrend Enerji's experience in waste management, supported by Honeywell technology, will contribute to Biotrend Enerji's sustainability efforts. While with existing technologies globally, plastic recovery rates from waste reaching mechanical separation facilities are limited, Biotrend currently can only recover a small portion of mechanically recycled materials. However, some plastic waste cannot be mechanically recycled due to contamination and certain process limitations caused by dyes and additives used in plastic production. Plastics that cannot be mechanically recycled are currently either converted to waste-derived fuel (WDF) or disposed of in solid waste landfills. Through chemical recycling, also employed in Honeywell UpCycle Process Technology, the types of plastic waste that can be processed have diversified, while Biotrend's efforts to increase recovery volumes of circular materials are also supported."

Turkey can expand the diversity of recyclable plastics

Honeywell Turkey, Israel and Central Asia President Uygar Doyuran made the following comments on the matter: "Honeywell's UpCycle Process Technology will enable Biotrend to carry out work in Turkey addressing the plastic waste issue, which is a global problem. Turkey can expand the diversity of recyclable plastics. This offers the potential to provide an alternative to some fossil feedstocks for new plastic production. Today's announcement, in addition to Honeywell's recent announcements in the US, Spain and China, further expands the application areas of UpCycle Process Technology. [caption id="attachment_144929" align="aligncenter"] Honeywell Turkey, Israel and Central Asia President Uygar Doyuran[/caption] Biotrend Enerji, among the leading companies in the integrated waste management sector in Turkey, processes 4.5 million tons of waste annually at 18 facilities, including pre-licensed facilities with ongoing investments. Biotrend Enerji's areas of operation include waste separation, waste disposal, waste-derived fuel (WDF), waste fuel preparation and supply, organic fertilizer (compost), steam sales, horticulture and carbon certification. Honeywell's UpCycle Process Technology is a ready-to-use technology that converts waste plastic into RPF by utilizing industry-leading molecular transformation, pyrolysis and contaminant management technology, which is then used to create new plastics. UpCycle Process Technology expands the types of recyclable plastics to include waste plastic that would normally not be recycled, including colored, flexible, multi-layer packaging and polystyrene. Honeywell is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its operations and facilities by 2035. This commitment is based on the company's track record of significantly reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of its operations and facilities, as well as decades of innovation history that helps customers achieve their environmental and social targets. Approximately 60 percent of Honeywell's research and development investments for new product launches are directed toward products that improve environmental and social outcomes for its customers."