Austrian Mechanical Recycler Gets ISCC Plus Certification
Ecoplast is first mechanical recycler of polyolefins to be certified in Austria.
, of Wildon, Austria, received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus. The certification covers the entire supply chain, from raw material to final product and recognizes standards of ecological and social responsibility, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and traceability.
Ecoplast recycling in Austria.
Photo Credit: Borealis
Ecoplast is the first mechanical recycler of polyolefins in Austria to gain the certification. “We’re pleased to be able to stay ahead of our customers’ demands for high-performance, sustainability-assured circular solutions,” said Chris McArdle, vice president of circular economy solutions and new ´óÏó´«Ã½ development at Borealis.
Ecoplast is a subsidiary of , since its purchase in 2018. The certification will also help Borealis meet its own circular economy goals. Mechanical recycling at the Ecoplast site is a key component of the company’s circular cascade model, complementing its core ´óÏó´«Ã½ as a PO producer.
Borealis is targeting a six-fold increase in its share of circular products and solutions by 2025.
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