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Making Chemical Recycling Commercially Viable: APChemi's Solutions for Extended Producer Responsibility

Dec 2, 2024


As the global community grapples with plastic waste management, chemical recycling emerges as a pivotal solution in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. At the National Convention 2024 on EPR & Plastic Waste Management Rules, APChemi CEO Suhas Dixit shared groundbreaking insights on making chemical recycling commercially viable while addressing critical environmental challenges.


The Scale of the Challenge

With less than 10% of plastic waste currently being recycled, the environmental impact is staggering:

  • 3.5 billion tons of CO2 emissions projected from plastic waste incineration by 2030

  • Over 80% of plastic waste mismanaged in developing regions

  • Continuous extraction of crude oil and gas for new plastic production



APChemi's Innovation in Chemical Recycling

Our advanced pyrolysis and oil purification technologies are revolutionising plastic waste management:

  • 99.7% removal of chlorine impurities

  • 20-30% reduction in carbon footprint compared to virgin plastic production

  • Proven technology with 47 pyrolysis plants developed

  • 179 million kg of plastic processed over 1.3 million hours


The Economic Reality: Debunking Cost Myths

One of the most compelling revelations from the presentation addresses the perceived cost barrier of chemical recycling:

  • Only 0.3% cost increase in end consumer products

  • Example: Just 30 paise increase per ₹92.5 chips packet

  • Enhanced brand value offsetting minimal cost increase

  • Protection against future carbon taxation


Bridging the Investment Gap

A critical insight emerged regarding the disparity between need and investment in chemical recycling:

  • Highest plastic mismanagement occurs in Asia and Africa

  • Major investments concentrated in Europe and North America

  • Opportunity for strategic investment in developing regions

  • Greater capital efficiency in emerging markets


The Value Chain Perspective

Successful chemical recycling requires collaboration across the entire value chain:

  • Waste collectors and segregators

  • Pyrolysis plant operators

  • Oil purification facilities

  • Refineries and petrochemical companies

  • FMCG companies and brand owners


APChemi's Proven Track Record

Our achievements demonstrate the viability of chemical recycling:

  • 12 enforceable patents in pyrolysis and oil purification

  • 3 ISCC Plus certified plants operational

  • Shell Petrochemicals supported technology

  • Over 3,000 jobs created globally

  • Successfully raised $2.4M for green hydrogen research


Moving Forward: The Path to Circularity

The future of plastic waste management lies in chemical recycling's ability to:

  • Create high-quality recycled content for food-grade applications

  • Reduce environmental impact through lower carbon emissions

  • Provide economically viable solutions for waste management

  • Support EPR implementation through technological innovation


Connect with APChemi

Ready to explore how chemical recycling can support your EPR compliance and sustainability goals? Contact our team:


Together, let's transform plastic waste into valuable resources while building a sustainable, circular economy.




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