INEOS has announced that its manufacturing sites in Texas and California have been awarded ISCC PLUS certification from ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification). 

This certification supports recent successful, commercial-scale trials of Advanced Recycling technology for the production of Ethylene, Propylene, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP).

Advanced Recycling technology converts waste plastic, which was destined for a landfill, back into a liquid raw material for use again in next generation plastic production. Also known as Chemical Recycling, this technology can be used for many types of plastic including mixed plastic waste streams that are normally difficult or impossible to process with traditional recycling.

Advanced Recycling creates a closed-loop system for plastics management, helps reduce landfill, prevents plastic from ending up in the environment and reduces the use of fossil-fuel based raw materials.

Mike Nagle, CEO, INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA said, “Using difficult-to-recycle waste streams as a new raw material is a step-change. This investment is beneficial to INEOS and our customers but also for the overall global issue of plastic waste and the management of essential plastic products. I applaud the team and the business for reaching this important milestone as part of our Circular Economy program.”

Phil Fusco, Vice President - Polymers for INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA said, “The certification by ISCC continues the journey of building a sustainable business for the future with our customers, employees and neighbors. We are committed to the transparency and challenge that certification such as ISCC PLUS brings to our organization and our industry.”