The additive and color masterbatch specialist for PET will be the flobal resin distributor and masterbatch partner for #tide’s blockchain traceable ocean-bound rPET.
Edited by Lilli Manolis Sherman Acrylic Plastic
Global additive and color masterbatch specialist for PET Sukano and Tide Ocean SA (#tide), ‘the label of trust for ocean-bound plastics’, are teaming up to support a common goal: Re-using ocean-bound socially collected plastic to produce premium raw materials for sustainable products. With this agreement, Sukano becomes a global resin distributor and exclusive masterbatch partner for #tide’s blockchain traceable ocean-bound rPET material.
Together with the Swiss University of Applied Sciences IWK, #tide has developed a mechanical process to regenerate the molecular chains of damaged ocean-bound plastic waste and transform these into a premium raw material, In addition to developing the material, #tide is making a positive impact by collecting and upcycling ocean-bound plastic, not only for the environment but also for local communities through job creation, building warehouses and establishing educational programs.
The partnership between #tide and Sukano reportedly opens new doors to broaden the use of this ‘award-winning material’. This not only offers a resin with a major impact on reduced carbon emissions , but also with Sukano as the global resin distributor as well as additive and color masterbatch and compounds specialist, a one-stop-shop to introduce this valuable material into new market segments and various end applications through polymer modification. According to #tide, by choosing ocean-bound rPET over virgin PET, customers can reduce their carbon footprint by 80%, based on the LCA conducted by Carbotech, an external and independent consultancy, based in Switzerland. The collaboration offers a solution to the market that can make significant contributions towards the transition to a climate-neutral, circular economy by reducing the dependency on virgin resources, reducing GHG emissions, and minimizing the environmental impact.
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