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The resin Valox iQ of Sabic Innovative Plastics contributes to sustainability and waste reduction
12/01/2009
January 12, 2009
The reincarnation of discarded plastic bottles of polyethylene (PET) in the form of resin Valox terephthalate iQ of sabic innovative plastics embodies design Cradle to Cradle, an innovative paradigm of the globally renowned firm of sustainable design, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). This approach, which replaces the model 'cradle-to-grave', minor compatibility with the environment, to totally eliminate waste through the movement of safe and healthy in cycle closed with continuous reuse systems. To recognize the important contribution of the resin Valox iQ 8280SF to sustainability and reduction of waste, MBDC has announced the award to the resin Valox iQ 8280SF of certified Cradle to Cradle silver.
The program of certification Cradle to Cradle was created by MBDC and is implemented throughout the world, through partners such as the Agency for the promotion of environmental protection (EPEA) of Germany.
The resin Valox iQ is derived from polymers based on terephthalate (PBT) polybutylene using a patented process. The material uses less energy and generates less carbon dioxide (CO2) than traditional resins throughout the manufacturing process. The resin Valox iQ is obtained using up to 85 percent of plastic waste materials, reducing in a 50 to 85 percent its footprint of carbon with respect to other thermoplastics engineering and increasing the useful life of a polyethylene bottle up to 20 years.
