News
April 2021
Umincorp contributes to 1000 solutions
Solar Impulse foundation has started a mission to select 1000 solutions that address environmental challenges while enabling economic growth.
We are proud to announce that the foundation has reached its goal and our MDS technology is part of the portfolio along with #1000solutions.
We support the efforts of Bertrand Piccard and the Solar Impulse Foundation to accelerate the implementation of solutions that can bring profit to both the economy and environment.
#beyond1000solutions #1000solutions #sustainability
March 2021
Umincorp signs up to New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.
Umincorp is pleased to announce its commitment to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
The New Plastics Economy has a vision of a circular economy for plastic: where plastic never becomes waste. It offers a root cause solution to plastic pollution with profound economic, environmental, and societal benefits.
Learn more about The New Plastics Economy: https://www.newplasticseconomy.org/projects/global-commitment
80% CO2 reduction with the new plastic recycling process
Umincorp’s recycling process results in a 70-80% reduction of the environmental impact compared to the use of virgin plastics.
This is the conclusion of a recent Life-Cycle Analyses (LCA), comparing three solutions: virgin plastics, conventional recycling, and Umincorp’s process.
In the mentioned LCA, the environmental impacts of the Umincorp plastic recycling process have been assessed. A comparison has been drawn with three alternatives; conventional post-consumer plastic recycling processes and the use of virgin plastic polymers.
The recycling process of Umincorp results in an 80-85% reduction of the environmental impact in CO2- equivalent per ton recycled polymer compared to conventional recycling processes. Compared to the use of virgin plastics, Umincorp has a process with a 70-80% reduction.
Umincorp’s plastic recycling process can separate on a flake level thanks to their unique Magnetic Density Separation (MDS). This technology has an accurate separation of a mixed polymer flow. This results in a higher recovery of plastics and in a higher polymer purity of end-products. This reduces costs for plastic recycling.
This LCA shows the Umincorp plastic recycling process has the lowest environmental impact compared to any alternative.
February 2021
Packaging underestimated marketing tool
Recent insight research shows:
Packaging with a clear sustainable look and message is a win-win for the producer, environment, and customers.
60 % would change the brand.
75% is willing to pay more.
80% found this interesting.
Umincorp produces recycled plastics from packaging that is so pure, that they can become packaging again.
We produce r-PP, r-HDPE,and r-PET at our facility Plastic Recycling Amsterdam.
More info about the research or our products? Please let us know! info@umincorp.com
Press release,
February 3, 2021
Industrial services provider Bilfinger and recycling tech company Umincorp have signed a letter of intent for a long-term EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) partnership.
January 2021
In the episode: "Green deal: wens of werkelijkheid?" Jelle Sernee, together with other entrepreneurs, talked to Frans Timmermans about his plan to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2025. The plastics problem is discussed and how Umincorp plays a role in this, but also how legislation plays an important role.
Umincorp will be highlighted from 22:18.
Watch the episode of the Publieke Tribune here: https://www.npostart.nl/de-publieke-tribune/31-01-2021/VPWON_1323612
December 2019
We are officially approved as one of the #1000Solutions of Solar Impulse.
" We need to embrace clean technologies and efficient solutions, because they are much more than ‘ecological’ , they are ‘logical’. They create jobs and generate profit, while also reducing CO2 emissions and preserving natural resources. Even if climate change didn’t exist, they would make sense. Clean growth is much better than the dirty status quo we have today."
BERTRAND PICCARD
November 2019
Design for Recycled Content Guide
All parties involved in the plastic packaging value chain are lacking fundamental and accurate knowledge about design for recycling.
In the design fase 80% of all life cycle costs are determined!
To improve your knowledge, please go to: https://lnkd.in/e4xFs8i
October 2019
Very succesful day for family and friends. More than 150 kids and 250 adults came to see our plastic recycling plant in Amsterdam.
October 2019
KIJK magazine, edition October 2019 focusses on 'The circle of garbage'. They highlight five Dutch innovative recyclingcompanies, Umincorp is one of them.
Juni 2019
De haven van Amsterdam heeft een film gelanceerd over de plastic hub die er aan het ontstaan is. Verschillende innovatieve en circulaire bedrijven in de haven passen de nieuwste technieken toe waarmee steeds meer typen plastic gerecycled kunnen worden. Benieuwd hoe dat gaat? Bekijk de film over de plastic hub. De oplossing van Umincorp wordt vanaf minuut 4:38 uitgebreid belicht. #plastichub #circulaireconomy #plasticwhale #AEBAmsterdam #Plasticrecyclingamsterdam #IntegratedGreenEnergieSolutions
Mei 2019
