On May 21, SK Chemicals announced that its copolyester Ecotria Claro and the SkyPet PET product line have been validated for recyclability by Recyclability, a European recycling assessment organization.
Recyclability is a non-profit industry consortium established to promote a circular economy for plastics in Europe. It verifies and certifies the recyclability of plastic materials based on assessment protocols and design guidelines.
In this evaluation, SK Chemicals obtained a Technical Approval (TA), which verifies whether the materials can be used as recycled feedstock without affecting existing processes when introduced into the PET recycling process. This approval serves as a key indicator for assessing compatibility with recycling processes.
With this certification, SK Chemicals has officially recognized the recyclability of a diverse range of polyester products, including copolyesters, PET, recycled materials, and conventional materials.
The validated product line consists of seven types, including five copolyester Ecotria Claro products: Ecotria Claro 100, Ecotria Claro 200, Ecotria Claro 300, Ecotria Claro 100 CR50N, and Ecotria Claro 200 CR50N, which received a fully compatible rating for PET recycling without any restrictions. Additionally, two general-purpose plastics from the SkyPet product line, SkyPet BR and SkyPet BR-V, received a conditionally compatible rating based on specific processing conditions.
An Jae-hyun, CEO of SK Chemicals, stated, "This verification confirms the recyclability of our materials, which is a crucial part of the complete circular structure we are building. We will continue to accumulate technological expertise in recycling and maintain competitiveness throughout the entire process from raw materials to product development, expanding collaboration with stakeholders, including European customers."
Meanwhile, SK Chemicals reported a revenue of 385.7 billion won and an operating profit of 21.2 billion won for the first quarter of this year, as disclosed on May 8. This represents a 14.2% increase in revenue and a 464.3% increase in operating profit compared to the previous quarter.
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