Building a sustainable future
Our sustainability goals are clear: to benefit people, the planet, and our business partners. We actively work to protect the environment by reducing waste, cutting energy use, and investing in clean technologies. Sustainability is a collaborative effort, and we partner with others to ensure it positively impacts both the environment and business profitability.
Our commitment to a sustainable future, including achieving net zero by 2050, is backed by tangible actions. We are dedicated to a circular economy for aramids, focusing on maximizing the recovery and reuse of aramids from end-of-life applications. By repurposing these materials, we contribute to the production of new aramid products, helping to close the loop on material use.
Circularity
Circular material use involves reducing production waste and recycling any leftovers into new raw materials. The challenge lies in managing the circularity of end-of-life products from both commercial and technological perspectives.
The possibilities for recycling aramid materials include mechanical, physical, and chemical processes. Collecting used products is the first step, with quality control for impurities being a critical challenge. After collection, materials must be separated and prepared for recycling, a process that benefits from design-for-recycling strategies.
Mechanical recycling uses reclaimed para-aramid for pulp production. Physical recycling mixes reclaimed aramid with virgin polymer for new yarn. Chemical recycling breaks down aramid into monomers for new materials.
With over 20 years of experience in mechanical recycling of aramid, we have a proven track record in sustainable practices. As we continue to develop physical and chemical recycling methods, these advancements are essential to achieving full aramid circularity and reinforcing our longstanding commitment to sustainability.
