Teijin wins recognition for recycling
12/10/2010
The award recognises Eco Cricle as an innovative chemical-based recycling technology aimed at protecting the environment through polyester recycling. The programme helps to conserve oil resources and reduce waste by repeatedly recycling polyester material. It also leads to significantly reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions compared to conventional processes in which polyester is produced from petroleum and eventually disposed through incineration.
Eco Cricle was developed by Teijin Fibers in 1999 and then enhanced with the world's first technology for chemical recycling in 2002. Teijin's proprietary technology enables polyester to be chemically decomposed at the molecular level and then converted into new polyester raw material. The purity and quality of the recycled material are comparable to polyester derived directly from petroleum.
The system now encompasses a global network of more than 130 companies, including apparel, sportswear and uniform manufacturers, all of whom share a common commitment to environmental responsibility through recycling.
“It is an honor and a pleasure to receive this ICIS Innovation Award from the global chemical industry in recognition of our innovative chemical recycling technology and efforts to advance environmental protection,” said Norio Kamei, president of Teijin Fibers. “Together with our Eco Cricle partners, we will continue to pursue our common goal of promoting sustainability through recycling. Going forward, Teijin Fibers also will continue to enhance Eco Cricle , aiming to create innovative recycling models for the entire polyester chain in the longer term.”
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