Mumbai: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the operator of the world's largest integrated refining and petrochemical complex, has become the first Indian company to chemically recycle plastic waste-based pyrolysis oil into International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)-Plus certified circular polymers. "This innovation is a testimony to RIL's commitment to reducing plastic waste and supporting a circular economy in India," the company said in a statement.
It needs mention here that circular polymers are recycled polymers that are produced from either post-consumer plastic waste or industrial waste.
According to a RIL spokesperson, the company has developed a technology that turns different types of plastic waste, including single-use and multi-layered plastics, into pyrolysis oil. The company is working with trusted partners to increase the production of this oil and turn the yield into circular polymers. RIL's Jamnagar refinery became the first refinery to get the important ISCC-Plus certification. The ISCC-Plus certification guarantees that traceability and rules are followed in making circular polymers.
The Mush Ambani-owned company has already shipped its first batch of ISCC-Plus-certified Circular Polymers, named CircuRepol™ (Polypropylene) and CircuRelene™ (Polyethylene). "RIL paves the way in India by using new technology to recycle plastic by converting plastic waste into special Circular Polymers, thereby making a positive impact on the environment", the company said in a release, adding, "The company firmly believes in finding smart solutions to reduce plastic waste and inspire others to join in this journey towards a greener future."
"Chemical recycling has many benefits, including turning plastic waste into high-quality materials for new plastic", said the RIL statement, which added that these materials can be used for packaging that comes into contact with food.
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