{"id":106881,"date":"2024-10-12T13:04:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-12T09:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polymervapooshesh.ir\/?p=106881"},"modified":"2024-10-13T10:55:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-13T07:25:07","slug":"fossil-free-future-upm-drives-sustainability-transformation-of-the-rubber-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polymervapooshesh.ir\/en\/fossil-free-future-upm-drives-sustainability-transformation-of-the-rubber-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Fossil-free future: UPM drives sustainability transformation of the rubber industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Iranpolymer\/Baspar <\/strong><\/em>UPM, whose history goes back 150 years to the origins of the Finnish forest industry with pulp and paper production,\u00a0is\u00a0using\u00a0its vast\u00a0experience\u00a0in\u00a0forestry\u00a0and\u00a0forest products to transform materials for a fossil-free future. The company is starting up its wood-based biorefinery later in 2024 that will produce biochemicals made from responsibly sourced European hardwood.<\/p>\n

UPM is focused on scaling biorefineries, producing a variety of renewable fuels and chemicals made from sustainable biomass.\u00a0At\u00a0its\u00a0biorefineries,\u00a0the\u00a0company\u00a0is\u00a0creating\u00a0ingredients\u00a0that will provide a significantly improved carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives and provide better choices to\u00a0consumers.<\/p>\n

Q. How has Clearfield Enviroteach’s\u00a0membership in the BPF helped build its reputation in the plastic recycling\u00a0industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Membership\u00a0in the\u00a0British\u00a0Plastics Federation (BPF) has been instrumental\u00a0in\u00a0enhancing\u00a0Clearfield Envirotech\u2019s\u00a0reputation within\u00a0the\u00a0plastic\u00a0recycling\u00a0industry.\u00a0The\u00a0BPF\u00a0provides\u00a0a platform for Clearfield to stay\u00a0informed\u00a0about\u00a0the\u00a0latest industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in plastic recycling.\u00a0This\u00a0membership\u00a0has\u00a0enabled\u00a0Clearfield to benchmark its operations against industry standards, ensuring that the\u00a0company\u00a0remains\u00a0at\u00a0the forefront of innovation and\u00a0sustainability.<\/p>\n

Moreover, being part of the\u00a0BPF\u00a0has\u00a0allowed\u00a0Clearfield\u00a0to\u00a0participate in industry-wide discussions and initiatives, helping to shape policies\u00a0and practices\u00a0that\u00a0benefit\u00a0the entire\u00a0sector.\u00a0This\u00a0involvement has not only boosted Clearfield\u2019s credibility but also positioned the company as a thought leader in sustainable recycling, further enhancing its reputation both within\u00a0the industry\u00a0and\u00a0among its customers.<\/p>\n

Clearfield has become an integral part of the Winsford community.<\/p>\n

Q. What specific plans do you have for growth in the next few years, and how do\u00a0you\u00a0envision\u00a0expanding\u00a0your operations?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clearfield Envirotech has ambitious plans for growth over the next few years, focusing on expanding its operational capacity and broadening\u00a0its reach\u00a0within\u00a0the plastic recycling industry. The company\u00a0aims\u00a0to\u00a0invest\u00a0in\u00a0new technology to increase the efficiency and scalability of its recycling processes, enabling it to handle larger volumes of\u00a0plastic\u00a0waste\u00a0and\u00a0produce higher-quality recycled\u00a0products.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Clearfield plans\u00a0to\u00a0diversify\u00a0its\u00a0product offerings by developing new recycled plastic products\u00a0that\u00a0meet\u00a0the\u00a0evolving\u00a0needs of its customers. This could include\u00a0entering\u00a0new\u00a0markets or collaborating with other industries\u00a0to\u00a0create\u00a0innovative solutions\u00a0that\u00a0further\u00a0promote the circular economy.<\/p>\n

Overall,\u00a0Clearfield\u00a0Envirotech envisions a future where it not only grows in size and capacity but also continues\u00a0to\u00a0lead\u00a0the\u00a0way\u00a0in\u00a0sustainable recycling practices, making a\u00a0positive\u00a0impact\u00a0on\u00a0both the environment and the communities it serves.<\/p>\n

UPM\u2019s\u00a0Leuna\u00a0biorefinery: turning wood into\u00a0biochemicals\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Woody biomass from sustainable forest management practices and side streams and sourced from certified, regional beechwood forests will be processed at the \u20ac1,180 million biorefinery in Leuna,\u00a0Germany.\u00a0The\u00a0biorefinery\u00a0aims\u00a0to produce 220,000 tonnes\u00a0annually.<\/p>\n

The wood is harvested and recovered by UPM\u2019s network of\u00a0foresters\u00a0and\u00a0forest\u00a0owners and supplied to the Leuna biorefinery for conversion into\u00a0biochemicals.\u00a0From\u00a0the\u00a0wood, cellulose is used to produce bio-glycols, lignin for renewable functional fillers\u00a0and\u00a0hemicellulose\u00a0for industrial sugars.<\/p>\n

The journey of UPM Biochemicals\u2019 bio-based ingredients\u00a0can\u00a0be\u00a0fully\u00a0traced from forest to biorefinery. Thus,\u00a0the\u00a0end\u00a0consumer\u00a0can connect their product back to the carbon value of the Central European forests.<\/p>\n

All the wood comes exclusively from sustainably\u00a0managed\u00a0forests\u00a0and\u00a0is\u00a0100%\u00a0either\u00a0FSC\u00a0or\u00a0PEFC-certified and covered by a third-party verified chain of custody. The certification confirms that the forest is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity\u00a0and\u00a0benefits\u00a0the lives of local people and workers while ensuring it sustains economic viability.<\/p>\n

Wood\u00a0is\u00a0selectively\u00a0harvested forest, not from clearcuts, and\u00a0a\u00a0substantial\u00a0part\u00a0of\u00a0the forest is always retained in harvesting. Using only individual trees means that\u00a0the\u00a0remaining\u00a0trees\u00a0accelerate\u00a0their growth\u00a0\u2013\u00a0increasing their\u00a0value\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0carbon\u00a0sink \u2013\u00a0and\u00a0new\u00a0trees\u00a0grow the undergrowth and emerge through natural regeneration.<\/p>\n

UPM\u2019s\u00a0commitment\u00a0to\u00a0delivering\u00a0renewable circularity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The\u00a0biochemicals\u00a0can\u00a0replace their\u00a0fossil-based\u00a0counterparts across apparel, textiles, automotive, packaging and more. The renewable bio-\u00a0monoethylene glycol (BioMEG)\u00a0is a drop-in solution and can therefore be fully integrated into existing production and recycling processes, enabling the transformation of the entire chemicals value chain\u00a0towards renewable circularity.<\/p>\n

UPM\u2019s BioPura BioMEG will serve as a base material for various industrial products and consumer goods, such as PET bottles, packaging materials, polyester textiles and engine and battery\u00a0coolants.\u00a0Renewable\u00a0BioMPG\u00a0can be converted into cleaning\u00a0agents,\u00a0deicing\u00a0fluids,\u00a0fragrances and cosmetics.<\/p>\n

UPM\u2019s BioMotion, lignin-\u00a0based\u00a0Renewable\u00a0Functional Fillers\u00a0(RFF)\u00a0are\u00a0a\u00a0completely\u00a0new, sustainable alternative to replace carbon black and precipitated silica in various rubber end uses such as tyres,\u00a0hoses,\u00a0rubber\u00a0floorings and scores of other rubber applications.\u00a0Thanks to a commercial agreement with BioMotion RFF with Artigo Flooring, a comprehensive distribution network is ready to develop the local markets and ensure that customers can use RFF in rubber and plastics applications from the moment\u00a0the\u00a0Leuna\u00a0biorefinery is operational.<\/p>\n

UPM\u00a0BioMotion\u00a0RFF\u00a0is\u00a0also being used in an upcoming concept tyre, as a result of\u00a0a collaboration with Nokian Tyres. By integrating a sustainable alternative to fossil carbon black, carbon emissions\u00a0in\u00a0tyre\u00a0production are significantly lowered when\u00a0the\u00a0lighter\u00a0weight,\u00a0100% renewable alternative to\u00a0traditional CO\u2082-intensive fillers\u00a0is\u00a0used\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0tyre\u2019s\u00a0side\u00a0walls.<\/p>\n

Functional fillers represent approximately\u00a030%\u00a0of\u00a0a\u00a0tyre, primarily carbon black and precipitated silica. According to an initial test series by Nokian Tyres, replacing functional fillers with UPM BioMotion RFF will act as a highly relevant component on the path towards sustainable\u00a0mobility.<\/p>\n

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